Tuesday, June 30, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In-person at PGC Northwest Training Center, 657 Polk Cutoff, Franklin, PA

Act 48: 6.5 hrs.

Fee: FREE!  Pre-registration required & lunch provided

Join Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) educators & biologists for a dynamic PD workshop focused on black bear ecology, management, & research in Pennsylvania. Open to K-12 formal & nonformal educators, this hands-on workshop blends authentic field science with classroom-ready resources.

Participants will engage in interactive, inquiry-based lessons & outdoor activities that model student-centered learning & can be adapted for a variety of grade levels and learning environments. Although not guaranteed, efforts will be made to have a live black bear on site to demonstrate real-world research techniques such as data collection & tagging. Each participant will receive the award-winning Project WILD K–12 Curriculum & Activity Guide, as well as practical strategies for integrating wildlife science into their teaching. Register NOW by 6/15/26. Questions? Contact Heather Flick, EES at hflick@pa.gov.