Wetland Education Basics for Outdoor Oriented Teaching Project
WEBFOOT is an international, interdisciplinary education
outreach program and curriculum created by Ducks Unlimited to
bring wetland education to life for 4th-6th grade students. The
fascinating world of wetlands is all around us. It exists in the
many marshes, rivers, ponds, and swamps found throughout North
America, even among our cities and suburbs. But wetlands aren’t
spectacular, high-profile places like mountains and canyons.
They don’t jump out and grab our attention. Instead, they
perform their critical functions slowly and quietly—out of sight
and, more often than not, out of mind. Because many people are
unaware of the tremendous value wetlands provide for our
environment, economy, and well being, these amazing places
continue to be destroyed at an alarming rate. To reverse this
trend we must educate young people about the importance of
wetlands, and empower them to make informed decisions about the
future of these vital habitats. The go