Wildlife Outreach Program

The Division of Fish and Wildlife began our Wildlife Outreach Program in 2017. We serve students, families, hunters, and the public through a variety of unique, enjoyable programs. These programs provide participants with information about Rhode Island’s wildlife species, conservation issues, and the work being done by our dedicated staff to protect, restore, and manage our state’s precious wildlife resources. Within the Wildlife Outreach Program’s first year, we connected with 3,900 Rhode Islanders of all ages through face-to-face programs and events!

Thanks to the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and the RI State Wildlife Grant, all outreach programs are FREE of charge, including all materials.

If you are interested in receiving updates about wildlife conservation and events through the Wildlife Outreach Program, as well as the Hunter Education, Aquatic Resource Education, and Volunteer Programs, be sure to sign up for our monthly outreach email newsletter!

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PUBLIC EVENTS

 

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FOR TEACHERS

K-8 Classroom Programs

The Wildlife Outreach Program offers interactive, 1-hour classroom programs for K-8 classes. Students are provided with information and participate in fun, educational activities regarding the history of wildlife management, current conservation projects, and Rhode Island's diverse wildlife.

Program topics correspond with the seasons, connecting students with what is happening around them in nature. To view our fall, winter, and spring program offerings, and to register for a program, click the links below.

Thanks to the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and the RI State Wildlife Grant, all outreach programs are FREE of charge, including all materials.

• Fall K-8 Classroom Program Sign-up
• Winter K-8 Classroom Program Sign-up
• Spring K-8 Classroom Program Sign-up

 

9-12 Classroom Programs

The Wildlife Outreach Program offers an in-depth classroom session, “Wildlife Management 101,” for high school environmental science and biology classes. Topics covered include

• The history of wildlife management in America
• Current conservation projects in Rhode Island
• The role of hunting in wildlife conservation
• Habitat management and restoration
• Human impacts on wildlife
• How students can get involved through the Division’s volunteer program

Students will take away lots of information regarding local conservation, as well as an insight into what it’s like to work in the field of wildlife conservation!

Thanks to the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and the RI State Wildlife Grant, all outreach programs are FREE of charge, including all materials.

To view our program calendar, and to schedule a program, click the links below.

• Fall 9-12 Classroom Program Sign-up
• Winter/Spring 9-12 Classroom Program Sign-up

 

Field Trip Program

The Wildlife Outreach program also offers interactive field trips for students in grades 4 – 12 to state management areas and state parks. During your field trip, students will learn about wildlife management and conservation, Rhode Island’s habitats, and how to look for signs of wildlife.

In comparison to our classroom programs, our field trip opportunities are limited due to staff and location scheduling. To schedule a field trip for your class, please read and fill out the application attached below. Please also note the seasonal application deadlines.

• The deadline for fall field trip applications is August 1st.
• The deadline for winter field trip applications is November 1st.
• The deadline for spring field trip applications is January 15th.

Thanks to the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and the RI State Wildlife Grant, all outreach programs are FREE of charge, including all materials.

• Field Trip Application Form

Rev. 11/07/18