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    Pennsylvania Game Commission

    Wildlife on Wifi

    Connecting Pennsylvania residents to their state’s wildlife from anywhere with innovative online learning opportunities, virtual lessons and educational resources about wildlife and its conservation. 

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    ​Remote Learning Resources

    Explore more than 100 online and DIY wildlife lessons, activities, story time readings, videos and livestream animal webcams. Game Commission educators are also available for free virtual lessons! Wildlife on WiFi resources support Pennsylvania State Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology.

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    Explore Backyard Wildlife

    Check out the lessons below for ways to explore wildlife right in your backyard!

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    Celebrate PA Birds

    Celebrate Pennsylvania birds with the lessons and activities!

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    Discover Wildlife Science

    Have you ever wondered how biologists ensure Pennsylvania's wildlife thrives?

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    Celebrate PA Mammals

    Celebrate Pennsylvania Mammal with these lessons and activities!

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    Careers in Wildlife

    Discover more about career areas, skills, education, and the day-to-day life of a Game Commission employee.

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    Endangered & Threatened Wildlife

    Learn more about the declining species and how you can help them in Pennsylvania.

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    Virtual Field Trips

    Join us on a guided trail hike, tour an agency building, or explore state game lands, all without getting your shoes dirty.

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    Wings Over Water Supplements

    Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck.

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    Wildlife Notes

    Wildlife notes are a valuable resource designed to support educators. These in-depth, easy-to-use guides cover a variety of species, habitats, and conservation topics

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    Coloring Book

    A coloring book created by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to use in your home or classroom or select individual pages below for your artistic enjoyment.

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    Pennsylvania Wildlife Kits

    The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers free wildlife learning resource kits for formal and informal educators through our Pennsylvania Wildlife Kits Program.

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    Educator Workshops

    The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers FREE workshops for formal and informal educators!

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    From the Field

    Ever wonder what it is like to work with wildlife? From the Field allows you to explore the exciting work of scientists, game wardens, and other wildlife professionals. Check out other From the Field videos. Let us know what topics you'd like to see featured by contacting us! 

    From the Field: What's a Prescribed Fire?

    Join us in the field with a trained and certified burn boss to learn about how the Game Commission utilizes prescribed fire.

    Saw-whet Owl Research

    Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a collaborative session of #FromtheField, co-hosted by the Ned Smith Center.

    Additional Resources

    Do you love wildlife? Check out the additional links and resources below from our friends in the conservation field for more activities, lessons, educational resources, and more.