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DUC Education

Educating youth about wetlands and waterfowl are key parts of Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) conservation mission. Project Webfoot and other programs help student understand and play an important role in taking action to protect the environment now and in the future.

For further information contact your provincial education specialist or email us at project_webfoot@ducks.ca.

Award Winning Programs

DUC's education programs, its staff and our partners are well-recognized for their excellence in providing quality learning experiences.

Curriculum Resources

Linked to the elementary curriculum (habitats and communities, biodiversity) Project Webfoot resources (en francais) are available to sponsored classes in Grade 4 to 6. Students can tie-in technology with Duck Detectives, an on-line learning experience.

Check out our site for other free resources for students and teachers in English and French.

Field Trips

Available to Project Webfoot-sponsored Grade 4 - 6 classes in selected communities across Canada.

Need help to conduct your own field trip? Download our How to Deliver a Wetland Field Trip teachers' guide and student field notebook.

Plan a fun educational visit

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre (MB),
the Greenwing Legacy Interpretive Centre (NS),
the Fredericton Conservation Centre (NB),
Bow Habitat Station (AB)
George Reifel Bird Sanctuary (BC)

Or an in-class visit can bring wetlands alive for classes in parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Contact your DUC provincial education coordinator to find out more.

Taking Action! Our Wetland Heroes

We encourage students of all ages to take action for wetland conservation and become Wetland Heroes. Our Wetland Centres of Excellence program works with secondary schools who have a long-term commitment to conserving and educating others about a local wetland. More ideas and information about becoming a Wetland Hero.

Canadian Wetland Adventure Camp

A hands-on learning adventure for a select group of young people ages 14 – 17 at our award-winning Oak Hammock Marsh in Manitoba. Provides a firsthand look at Ducks Unlimited Canada and its conservation work.

Support our education efforts!

DUC is a registered charity and relies on the generosity of our sponsors to support our efforts, including all aspects of our education program. Learn how you can support our overall program or sponsor individual classes in your community.