American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS)

AWLS allows educators of all types (teachers, scout leaders; etc.) to experience a variety of outdoor skills. If you are inexperienced in the outdoors and always wanted to learn, or if you are already at a higher level of outdoor skill, and want to learn more, AWLS is for you. It is co-sponsored by DNR and Safari Club International. Two workshops are held each summer (AWLS I and II). For additional information, contact A. Jay Winter, 641/747-8383.

AWLS I Activities: canoeing, prairie excursion, backpacking, fishing, plaster casting, orienteering, archery, pond life, rifle shooting, muzzleloading, and shotgun shooting

AWLS II Activities: shooting, biotechnology, water quality, fly-fishing, bird banding, trapping, canoeing/camping, and lure making

Fish Iowa!

To set up a training session with the mentor nearest you, contact the Aquatic Education Program, 641/747-2200 or check out the workshop page.

IOWATER

IOWATER is a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program. Workshops are open to any individual or group that is interested in water quality. Upon completion of the workshop, you will be a certified Level 1 IOWATER Citizen Monitor. Check out the IOWATER web site for a current list of training opportunities.

NatureMapping

NatureMapping trains citizens how to monitor and report wildlife and the habitats they observe them in. Workshops are held across the state for a minimum of 15 participants. Visit the Iowa NatureMapping web site for a list of upcoming workshops.

Projects WILD, WILD Aquatic, & Learning Tree

WILD, WILD Aquatic, and PLT materials are available to formal and nonformal educators through workshops on request for groups of at least 15 educators and/or youth leaders. Workshops also are provided through several colleges and universities. View a current workshop list.