Free for Educators!
St. Louis River & Estuary 1-Day Institute | August 6, 2026 | Duluth, MN
Join us for the St. Louis River and Estuary 1-Day Institute
During the River Institute experience, participants will:
Explore the St Louis River and Estuary
Hear from expert presenters
Conduct inquiry-based science investigations
Design solutions to engineering challenges
Make scientific observations
Share strategies to help students 'think like a scientist,' 'design like an engineer,' and 'write like an author.'
Engage with rich multimedia learning tools such as Waters to the Sea™ and the 'Sea Change' Documentary
Integrate citizen science and service learning to clean our waterways and help cities adapt to flooding using the Adopt-a-Drain Program.
6 Continuing Education Credits
Lunch
Exposure to the Waters to the Sea™ multimedia tools, Adopt-a-Drain Program, Adopt-a-Drain K-12 for Educators, and other online resources for the classroom
All are welcome to apply!
The 2026 St. Louis River Estuary 1-Day Institute is funded through the generous financial assistance of our donors. With their ongoing support we enable hundreds of teachers to improve the way they understand and teach science, and help thousands of students connect with the natural world.
Sara Robertson
Program Administrator
srobertson01@hamline.edu