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Everybody's a winner when you and your students participate in the Junior Duck Stamp Program! Students get excited about art and science, learn great observation skills, and their efforts earn dollars for conservation education! You the teacher get the advantage of a cross-curricular program with time- and classroom- tested activities, and the support of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Waterfowl education staff.

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To view student artwork, learn more about the program, and
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Federal Junior Duck Stamp Judging in California for the First Time

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition (JDS) winged its way out of the Washington D.C. area for the first time ever – and into California.  The event took place at the San Diego zoo on April 17th, and brought a prestigious win by Lydia Han of San Jose, California, who placed second and stole the show with her enthusiasm for all things waterfowl.

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition is a non-traditional pairing of art and science that spans cultural, ethnic, social and geographic boundaries to promote awareness of our nation’s natural resources.  To learn more about the program and how your students can get involved, click here>>>

To see why California is the first West Coast state to ever host this event and to find out more about the California judging, click here>>>

2007 FJ Wildlife Art Camp Brings Students, Wetlands, and Waterfowl Together

The 2007 Flyway Journeys Wildlife Art Camp was hosted at the beautiful Sunrise Farms Duck Club. CWA Life Benefactors Allen and Donna Thomas graciously allowed CWA volunteers and twelve selected art students into their homes and lives for three days in December. For the complete story, click here>>

CWA offers a variety of wetland teaching materials and services to educators. Many conservation education materials are available at no charge. We offer Wild About Wetlands Resource Kits, videos, wood duck program slide shows, and other materials through our on-loan library. School programs help students learn about nature and conservation. Teacher workshops are also available in regions throughout California. For more information contact the education department at cwaeducation@calwaterfowl.org

Education Spotlight: Strengthen Students’ Basic Skills

Case studies prove that conservation education can strengthen students’ basic skills. Conservation education can incorporate many of California’s State standards, and facilitate students to develop skills in science, as well as a variety of other areas. To find out more information about the benefits of conservation education click here>>

Tools for Teaching

Free CWA Activities, Kits, Programs, and More!
Make learning about conservation and wetlands fun for you and your students. Check out this page full of CWA hands-on teaching materials and ideas. Many items are free! Also included is information on CWA programs, such as the Junior Duck Stamp Program and Marsh Madness. To learn more, click here>>