The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host a Wild about Early Learners workshop for youth educators of pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade to help them learn fun and exciting ways to teach wildlife conservation in the classroom.

Fish and Game’s Mike Demick says the goal of the new program is to expose children to wildlife conservation at an early age in a fun way.

IDFG’s Mike Demick comments

The workshop will be held August 12th through the 13th at West Park Elementary School, located at 510 Home Street in Moscow from 8am to 4pm both days. Cost is $30, which includes all guides, supplemental materials and a potato bar lunch.

College credit is available for an additional $50-$60, and Idaho STARS certification is also available. To register for the workshop or for more information educators should contact Project WILD Coordinator Lori Adams at (208) 287-2889.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will complete improvements this week and re-open the Waha Lake Recreational Area. Mike Demick with the department’s Clearwater Office says visitors will notice many upgrades to both lake access and facilities.

Mike Demick, IDFG Clearwater Office, comments

Officials will re-open the Waha Lake boat ramp Wednesday, while the campground is scheduled to re-open Friday. For more information contact the IDFG Clearwater Office in Lewiston, Idaho at (208) 799-5010.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking the public to not disturb young wildlife found while enjoying the outdoors. Mike Demick with the IDFG Clearwater Office says already this year the department has been inundated with baby animals discovered by well-meaning people.

Mike Demick, Idaho Fish & Game, comments

For more information contact the IDFG Clearwater Office at 799-5010.