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The Bronx is WILD Teacher Workshop 

Join us for a FREE, grant-funded unique professional development opportunity designed to help you and your students care for urban wildlife. Over two in-person days at the Bronx Zoo and four hours of asynchronous work, you will learn how empathy-based pedagogical practices can inspire respect for the environment in the zoo, your classroom, or any green space, no matter what subject or age you teach. Through hands-on work in our new Urban Ecology Learning Lab and classroom activities, discover empathy’s role in wildlife conservation and your own role in protecting our WILD neighbors! 

Sunday, September 13th & September 20th 2026 (asynchronous work in between)
In-person at the Bronx Zoo

Teaching Science through Theater and Art 

Join WCS in this course for P-Credits, A+, and CTLE hours, to dig into the value in STEAM. Explore how art and theater complement and enhance the teaching of science, making it more engaging, more memorable, more relevant, and more inclusive of diverse students and students historically excluded from science, such as girls and people of color. Embark on a journey of food, from where it comes from, to the kinds of food we eat and why, to where it goes when we are through it. We will take pictures, put on plays, create drawings and songs, make videos, read storybooks, and of course meet some exciting WCS animals and scientists along the way! You will get an insider’s view of exhibits and staff with expert insights on science, theater, and art! Plus, we’ll have fun! 

November 11th; December 6th; December 13th 2026 (asynchronous online work in between)
In-person at the Bronx Zoo

What can DNA tell us about saving wildlife? Join us at the Prospect Park Zoo to explore how scientists are using genomics to understand animals, protect biodiversity, and help species survive in a changing world. Discover what conservation looks like in the field today as you investigate real-world conservation challenges and the tools used to address them. Along the way, explore ways to bring this exciting science into your classroom and inspire the next generation of conservationists! During this program you'll connect with other teachers to share ideas and strategies and then leave with resources to help your students see how the science they learn can make a difference for wildlife! 

Monday, October 12th 2026
In-person at the Prospect Park Zoo

Are You Ready to GROW Your Teaching Practice? Join us for an after-work evening of inspiration and “green thumb” learning at the Bronx Zoo’s NEW Urban Ecology Learning Lab! 

Explore this unique green roof as you DIG into native planting, local pollinators, and sustainable practices. Get your gardening gloves on for hands-on activities designed to help new ideas SPROUT—whether you’re dreaming of a garden, strengthening an existing green space, incorporating more plant-based learning into your curriculum, or simply bringing more biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability into your classroom. 

While enjoying beverages and light hors d’oeuvres, mingle with fellow educators, swap ideas, and GROW your network with fellow nature-loving educators. Unwind, get inspired, and leave with practical ideas and activities you can bring back to your students! 

Friday, October 16th 2026
In-person at the Bronx Zoo