About

Since 2007, the Youth Wetlands Program has provided educational programming, materials, and environmental stewardship opportunities to Louisiana's youth. Our goal is to foster understanding about the complexities and consequences of wetland loss, and empower students to act as stewards and ambassadors of Louisiana's natural resources. The Youth Wetlands Program is provided by Louisiana 4-H Youth Development in partnership with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

Lessons and Activities

Our program develops and provides lessons aligned with Louisiana Student Standards for Science for grades 3-12. Additionally, our legacy lessons from 2007-2018 support current science standards and can be used as classroom extensions or non-formal education programs. All lessons, activities, and educator resources are accessible through the free YWP Virtual Library. Click here to learn more about the virtual library.

Ideal Wetlands Filter Lesson

Pollution River Activity

Crumpled Paper Watershed Activity

Invasive species removal project with middle school youth.

Aquatic macroinvertebrates identification during a field trip.

Youth assemble a Wood Duck nesting box.

Nature hike during a field trip.

Place-Based Educational Experiences

Knowing and doing are intertwined and we support a variety of efforts that give youth the opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences that help develop their knowledge, skills, and attitudes about Louisiana's wetlands. The Youth Wetlands Program works to realize its vision through organizing restoration projects, providing instruction during field trips, and developing programming for 4-H events, 4-H overnight camps, Marsh Maneuvers, and the Wetland Ambassadors Team.

Outreach

In addition to classroom lessons and immersive educational experiences for youth, the Youth Wetlands Program strives to educate the general public about Louisiana's wetlands and the threats they face through educational demonstrations and activities at community events across the state. If you would like to invite the Youth Wetlands Program to participate in your community, 4-H, or school event, please click the request form button below.

Community Outreach Request Form