11/06/2026
NEW for 2026/27! WILDLIFE LEADER TRAINING SERIES
Open to all adults and older youth (9th grade+) wanting to bring outdoor education to your local 4-H program!
1️⃣January 29, Koronis Retreat Center, Paynesville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch provided): Project WET curriculum training Throughout this training, we will dive into the curriculum designed to engage youth to understand water and solve local and global challenges. We will explore the book, People & Water, try out several activities, hear from experts in the field, and learn how to bring this topic to life in your local programs. Registration due January 23.
2️⃣April 3, Camp Ihduhapi, Loretto, MN, 1-4 p.m. Leave No Trace skills course During this interactive learning opportunity, we will bring the seven core principles of Leave No Trace to life, with practical activities and ways to teach youth and children about being good stewards in the outdoors. Registration due March 26.
3️⃣April 22, online, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tread Lightly awareness workshop During this workshop, you will learn the T.R.E.A.D. principles and how to apply them to off-road recreational areas. We will explore how to teach them to youth, how to reduce your impact, and protect the places where we recreate.
We will be able to provide this series at no cost. Participants will also receive the curriculum for each training. Registration is required though through 4-H Online, under Events. You do not need to be certified in SS&W Wildlife, but these learning opportunities will count toward Wildlife recertification.
