Florida Teachers Explore Estuarine Education at Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve

A coalition of environmental educators recently joined forces at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Florida to deliver a two-day professional development workshop aimed at teachers across the state.

The event, known as Teachers on the Estuary — or TOTE — was organized by the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve along with educators from several partner organizations. The workshop gave Florida teachers the opportunity to dig into new curricula, explore available resources, and learn about funding opportunities to support environmental education in their classrooms.

The two-day format allowed participants to engage deeply with the material and connect with fellow educators who share a passion for teaching students about estuarine ecosystems.