I wrote weekly posts on planned topics that include my observations and educational information.
I visited a small wetland on campus each week.
I used descriptive writing, pictures, and videos to foster an interest in wetlands among high school students
Goal: educate students about the organisms, ecology, value of and threats to wetlands
Wetlands provide more beneficial services than other ecosystems, but these can be limited by habitat loss and degradation.
These ecosystem services include biodiversity, improved water quality, flood preventions, carbon sequestration, and recreation.
Blogs can enhance environmental education, which can increase environmental awareness and lead to actions that protect nature.
An educational wetland blog would benefit schools, environmental organizations, and wetlands.
I built the site on Google Blogger.
I reviewed literature and existing blogs to learn the best blogging techniques, how to use blogs for environmental education and action.
With Creek Connections, I promoted my blog to middle and high school teachers through email memos, social media, and their newsletter.