WETshop

The focus of this 6-day workshop is to provide teachers with an in-depth look at issues related to wetland ecology and coastal land loss in Louisiana.  Participating teachers can accrue up to 55 hours of instruction covering a wide variety of topics including wetland ecology, fisheries management, and coastal restoration.  Teachers will also spend a portion of each day in the field learning about maritime forests, barrier island beach ecology, coastal restoration projects, bird life, marsh and swamp habitats, and marine organisms.  Workshop experiences provide ideas to incorporate Louisiana phenomena-based science in classrooms at all grade levels. 

All participating teachers will receive wetland lessons correlated to Louisiana Science Standards and many other educational resources from numerous sponsoring agencies and organizations. Lodging and meals are provided once participants reach the workshop site. Upon completion of the workshop, each participant will receive a $250.00 stipend. An additional stipend is available during the academic year upon completion of a wetland stewardship project. 

Deadline to apply is May 5, 2021. Apply online at the link below.

Visit Teacher Resources and Workshops or contact Heather David at hdavid@wlf.la.gov  or 225.763.5415 for more information.