Education

America's relationship to the land and its wildlife is an undeniable part of our natural heritage. Wildlife conservation and the preservation of our natural environment is one of the biggest challenges residents of Maryland will face in the next century.

There are several Educational Programs sponsored or supported by the Wildlife and Heritage Service that can help you improve your knowledge and achieve a greater understanding of wildlife and nature.

Firearms competency, hunter safety, ethical behavior and a keen understanding and appreciation of nature are essential elements of Maryland's Hunter Education Program, making it one of the finest in the United States.

Project WILD is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. The program is designed for educators of all types (teachers, scout leaders, and other youth group leaders) who work with children from kindergarten through high school age. Free workshops and activity books help teachers reach their goal of teaching Maryland's youth about wildlife and the environment.

The Maryland Envirothon program, held annually, is an exciting and fun way for high school students to learn about the environment. We can all be proud that the Maryland team has competed successfully on a national level since the Envirothon began here in 1989.Students and educators, check out The Maryland Envirothon Wildlife Resources Site.

Maryland women are learning about a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in a casual, non-threatening environment by attending "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) workshops and Beyond BOW events.