Project WET

Another AMAZING conference for the books! We have plenty of stuff to catch you up on, so here’s a little teaser of what we got up to.

How lucky are we to have such a passionate and dedicated network like this?!

The WVDEP Project Water Education Today (WET) Program is now accepting applications for a one-year VISTA member position. This position builds organizational capacity for the state's Project WET program and provides the member experience in environmental education, project management, and network-building during a year of meaningful national service.

The term runs from August 10, 2026 to August 9, 2027 and is based out of either the Charleston or Fayetteville WVDEP office.

Apply here: tinyurl.com/projectwet26

Watershed Improvement Branch employee Tomi Bergstrom was recognized by Project WET for 10 years of providing water education to youth. Tomi serves as our organization's Project WET Coordinator. Congratulations, Tomi 🎉

Project WET empowers educators to engage youth to understand water and solve local and global challenges.

Participate in an environmental education professional development workshop at the UIS-Therkildsen Field Station, located within the Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve. These half-day workshops will provide information and resources for Project WET (PWET), Project Learning Tree (PLT), and Project Wild’s Growing up Wild. Educators will explore a variety of methods and activities to enhance the teaching of science to youth and how to effectively add engaging hands-on activities to lesson plans and programs.

Workshops are free, but advanced registration is required at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/328845119

WV Project WET is partnering with Project Learning Tree and Project WILD to host a Wetland Workshop at Twin Falls State Park.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.
𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲

Formal educators will receive a $125 stipend and a wetland resource supply kit. Space is limited, so plan ahead register here:
forms.gle/pnpUPydA5zKce2Yi7

🌿💧 Ready to get hands-on with environmental education?

Join us June 23–25 in Bismarck for Wild About Land, Water & People! Participants will receive in-depth training in Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Aquatic WILD through engaging, interactive sessions.

Perfect for PreK–12 teachers, university professors, natural resource educators, and anyone who works with kids. Register now and bring new ideas and activities back to your classroom or program!

The Water Explorer's STEAM Day Camp is the perfect opportunity for 5th through 9th graders to explore aquatic life and water resources!

Marshall University Science Building
July 7 - 10
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The lead educator will be Tomi Bergstrom, WV Project WET coordinator at WVDEP, with guest field trip leaders from state and federal agencies, as well as local municipalities.

Register here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/water-explorers-steam-day-camp

Teachers, check this out: Project Learning Tree is offering a free course for both formal and informal educators. The Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests, and Sustainability course provides a clear, engaging introduction to the vital role forests play in our world.

Through a self-paced, online format, participants explore how forests function, what defines a healthy forest, and how forests contribute to ecological, economic, and community well-being. Grounded in the Forest Literacy Framework, the course supports a shared foundation for teaching and learning through real-world connections and informed decision-making.

Explore the course and discover how forest literacy can help students better understand the complex relationships between people and the natural world:

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/forest-literacy-understanding-the-values-of-trees-forests-and-sustainability/01tQn000009vqskIAA

Did you know? Pacific Education Institute proudly coordinates Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and Project WET — three outstanding programs that provide hands-on, inquiry-based activities to connect students with the natural world. Each now offers online learning opportunities for educators. Reach out to learn more!