The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is pleased to announce the Wetland Education Teacher Workshop (WETshop) 2026, a coastal awareness workshop for educators passionate about our vanishing coast. The workshop is scheduled for June 8-12, 2026, at the LDWF Grand Isle Fisheries Research Lab. The application deadline is April 1, 2026.
The focus of this 5-day workshop is to provide educators with an in-depth look at issues related to wetland ecology and coastal land loss in Louisiana. Participating educators can accrue over 50 hours of instruction covering a wide variety of topics, including wetland ecology, fisheries management, and coastal restoration. Educators will also spend part of each day in the field learning about maritime forests, barrier-island beach ecology, coastal restoration projects, marsh and swamp habitats, and marine organisms. Workshop experiences provide ideas for incorporating Louisiana phenomena-based learning across various classroom settings at all grade levels.
All participating educators will receive wetland lessons aligned with the Louisiana Science Standards, along with additional educational resources from multiple sponsoring agencies and organizations. Lodging and meals are provided upon arrival at the workshop site. Upon completion of the workshop, each participant will receive a stipend; additionally, participants will receive a second stipend upon completion of a wetland project during the following academic year.
