WILD, WILD Aquatic, and PLT materials are available to formal and nonformal educators through workshops on request for groups of at least 15 educators and/or youth leaders.

Workshops also are provided through several colleges and universities. At the workshop, participants will be introduced to several activities as well as to suggested teaching techniques, ideas for using the activities, and philosophies behind the programs.

Email the WILD/PLT coordinator to receive email notification of upcoming training opportunities. Please contact the workshop presenter if you require special accommodations.

This nine-week on-line class introduces students to the national, award-winning Projects WILD, WILD Aquatic, and Learning Tree activity guides as well as Iowa supplements that provide additional background information and resources. All materials are correlated to National Education Standards.

Participants are required to spend 3 hours per week on-line completing assignments and participating in group discussions. Participants should be comfortable navigating web pages, have access to internet and a computer on a daily basis, and possess basic computer skills.

The course is arranged on a weekly basis – Monday through Sunday. Each week you will have a new Module of required readings, resources and references, assignments, and occasional guest speakers. Assignments will be available at 12:00 a.m. on Mondays and must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday.

View the Course Syllabus for a complete list of assignments and deadlines.

To register, go to the Heartland AEA 11 website. Click on "Professional Development Catalog" under "Quick Links." Scroll down to the middle of the page to "OR Enter Activity an Activity Number." Type SC006099991001 in the box. Click the "Go" button.

Registration deadline is September 29, 2009. Registration fee: materials and 1 license renewal credit for $50 or 1 graduate credit from Drake University for $150.

The goal of this twelve-week on-line class is to help you incorporate local natural resources into your curriculum. You will work in small groups and individually to create a network of contacts and resources to strenghten your knowledge about Iowa natural resources. Group and individual assignments will build on each other each week.

Participants are required to spend 5-6 hours per week on-line completing assignments and participating in group discussions. Participants should be comfortable navigating web pages, have access to internet and a computer on a daily basis, and possess basic computer skills.

The course is arranged on a weekly basis - Monday through Sunday. Each week you will have a new Module of required readings, resources and references, assignments, and occasional guest speakers. Assignments will be available at 12:00 a.m. on Mondays and must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday.

View the Course Syllabus for a complete list of assignments and deadlines.

To register, go to the Heartland AEA 11 website. Click on "Professional Development Catalog" under "Quick Links." Scroll down to the middle of the page to "OR Enter Activity an Activity Number." Type SC005999991001 in the box. Click the "Go" button.

Registration deadline is September 15, 2009. Registration fee: materials and 2 license renewal credit or $50 or 2 graduate credits from Drake University for $250.

To set up a training session with the Fish Iowa! instructor nearest you, contact the Aquatic Education office: 641/747-2200.