Resources for Educators

Educating youth about wetlands and waterfowl is a big part of our mission at Ducks Unlimited Canada.

To protect and sustain the health of precious natural resources like wetlands and watersheds, we need to make sure young people understand conservation concepts and practices.

We offer a variety of award winning education programs and partnerships to engage youth and empower them to make a difference in their own communities.

Become a Wetland Centre of Excellence

Learn how your secondary school can join our network of Wetland Centres of Excellence.

Join Project Webfoot

Project Webfoot is linked to the elementary curriculum in grades 4 to 6 (habitats & communities, biodiversity, food webs and adaptations). We provide learning resources for teachers and students and, in some provinces, fund field trips to local wetlands for sponsored classes.

Earn Wetland Hero Status

Tell us what you’re doing to help make a difference for Canada’s wetlands and become a Wetland Hero.

Duck Detectives

What duck are you? Find out with Duck Detectives.

All resources

Browse all of our educational resources.

Duck Detectives

Explore migration and the need to protect habitats across North America’s flyways with this online, interactive activity.

Taking Action Student & Teacher Guide

This resource booklet gives you inspiring examples and step-by-step ideas on activities to take action.

Field Trip Guide

Help you and your students plan a safe and interesting field trip.

Student Field Notebook

This field notebook is designed to help guide younger students' observations as they visit a local wetland.

Wetlands and the World Program

This award-winning program provides ways for exploring wetlands across cultures and recognizing the value of wetlands.

Paper Animal Models

Create your own fun art project with these 3-D paper models.

Salt Marshes: Interactions & Ecosystems (Grades 7–9)

Give students and teachers a new understanding of, and appreciation for salt marshes.