Explore the Mississippi River and coastal marsh aboard a barge at the Associated Terminals Dock and aboard an airboat and pontoon at the Wharf on Bienvenue to experience unique vantage points of the river, coastline restoration projects, surge barrier, and surrounding watershed.

Explore the Mississippi River by land at Docville Farm 

Explore the mouth of the Mississippi River Delta (optional 4th day field trip) with Delta Discovery Tours. 

Hear from expert presenters about the Mississippi River Delta environments.

Conduct inquiry-based science investigations of river and coastal habitats. 

Design solutions to engineering challenges based on water issues.

Make scientific observations in the field and learn strategies to use science notebooks in the classroom.

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™

Integrate citizen science and service learning to clean our waterways and help cities adapt to flooding using the Adopt-a-Drain Program.