Oklahoma Network Retreat: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree

PROJECT WET, PROJECT WILD, PROJECT LEARNING TREE FACILITATOR NETWORK RETREAT
Reignite. Reconnect. Refresh.

Join fellow active and current facilitators of Project WET, Project WILD, and Project Learning Tree for a two-day retreat designed to recharge your passion for environmental education, deepen your facilitation skills, and strengthen Oklahoma’s statewide network of environmental education leaders.

This retreat-style professional gathering will provide opportunities to:

• Reconnect with your fellow facilitators across all three programs
• Explore updated curriculum materials and new resources, including this year's new Project WET Earth Systems Guide
• Share best practices and facilitation strategies for adult learners
• Refresh your knowledge of Oklahoma Academic Standards and Early Learning Guidelines
• Collaborate on creative approaches to workshop planning and delivery
• Celebrate our shared impact and chart future goals together

Whether you regularly lead educator workshops or are looking to get more active again, this retreat is designed to support your journey as a facilitator and provide new inspiration for your work.

When you are registering, you can choose to your own adenture on Day 1 to get refreshed with WET/WILD/PLT material or attend advanced Facilitation strategies aka Facilitator 201. Day 2 all participants will be together.

Retreat Details:
Dates: July 29th and 30th
Location: Lake Murray State Park Lodge (3323 Lodge Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401)
Cost: $50 (to offset lodging, meals, and materials costs)

Curriculum Highlights & Updates: NEW! Project WET: Water in Earth Systems

All currently active or recently trained facilitators of any of the three programs. Whether you're highly active or looking to re-engage, this retreat is for you!

Meals: Lunch provided both days, Breakfast on Day 2, with snacks and refreshments throughout. Potluck Dinner on July 29th.
Lodging: Provided, but with a roomate. Provide your roomate's name upon registration.

Why Attend the Facilitator Retreat?

• Reconnect with passionate peers from across the state
• Receive fresh tools and training to elevate your workshops
• Strengthen your leadership and facilitation skills
• Contribute to the growth and impact of environmental education in Oklahoma
• Leave inspired, empowered, and recharged for the year ahead

Together, let’s continue to inspire the next generation of conservation-minded Oklahomans.

Facilitator Expectations & Responsibilities (Ongoing):

• Stay current by attending this retreat and future continuing education opportunities
• Host or co-host at least one educator workshop per year
• Partner with your state coordinators for scheduling and promotion
• Maintain professionalism, objectivity, and scientific accuracy
• Represent PLT, WET, and WILD with integrity and enthusiasm
• Support and uplift fellow facilitators and the broader environmental education community

Questions? Contact Us!

Jack Hilgert, jack.hilgert@conservation.ok.gov, (405) 613-3835, Oklahoma Project WET and Project WILD

Tony Pascall, Anthony.Pascall@ag.ok.gov, (405)317-8322, Oklahoma Project Learning Tree

ABOUT THE CURRICULUM:

Project WET stands for Water Education Today. Water is a part of everything we are, everything we eat, and everything we use. Yet most people do not even know where their water comes from, let alone their larger water footprint. Project WET provides educators, natural resource professionals, and more real-world, relevant, and hands-on lessons, that create an interdisciplinary learning environment focused on the most essential aspect of life—water.

Project WILD's mission is to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. All curriculum materials are backed by sound educational practices and theory, and represent the work of many professionals within the fields of education and natural resource management from across the country.

Project Learning Tree® (PLT) provides educators with high-quality professional development, hands-on activities, and multi-disciplinary supplemental curriculum that can be easily integrated into lesson plans for all grades and subject areas to help teach youth about trees, forests, and the environment.