Wakulla Environmental Institute

05/22/2026

WEI provides a unique learning environment where education, conservation, and real-world experience come together 🤝
Through hands-on training and immersive experiences, students develop the skills needed to make an impact in their communities.

05/12/2026

Here's a closer look at restoration in action 🦪🌊

Our team recently conducted a check-in on the oyster domes in Oyster Bay, monitoring water quality, measuring carbon content, and tracking oyster growth along the way.

Oysters play an important role in aquaculture and coastal restoration by naturally filtering water and supporting marine ecosystems.

05/07/2026

Flying a drone is more than takeoff and landing. In our Unmanned Aerial Systems class, students learn how to assess risk before flying, respond to unexpected situations, and prepare for the FAA Part 107 certification exam.

04/28/2026

Seeding lays the foundation for plant growth 🌱
Proper spacing, soil conditions, and watering techniques all play a key role in helping plants develop strong, healthy roots.

04/22/2026

Wakulla wildlife is magic and it’s up to all of us to keep it that way 🌿🌎

This Earth Day, we’re reminded how important it is to protect the natural beauty and biodiversity that make our community so special. You can help by supporting conservation efforts, planting native species, reducing single-use plastics, and leaving nature just as you found it.

04/13/2026

New campus residents are checking in at WEI 🐝

Our newest pollinators have arrived and are settling into their new home. Bees play a vital role in supporting plant growth, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems.

04/07/2026

Ready to grow your plant collection? 🌱
Propagation is the process of growing new plants from healthy cuttings. Simple, sustainable, and rewarding.

03/30/2026

Oyster restoration domes create more than just a habitat for oysters; they help build entire underwater communities.

As oysters grow, they filter the water and provide shelter for fish and other marine species, helping strengthen the surrounding ecosystem.

03/26/2026

They’re called “Holy Grail” birds for a reason.

Join Jim Cox here at WEI to explore the secretive world of Black Rails and Yellow Rails and how conservation efforts are helping keep them on the landscape. Presented by Friends of the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge.

Register: https://stmarksrefuge.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F40490%2Fstorefront%2F199810

03/20/2026

Need stormwater certification for your job?

You can earn it in just one and a half days at the Wakulla Environmental Institute.

Join us April 14–15 for the Florida Stormwater, Erosion & Sedimentation Control Inspector Training Course and walk away with a qualification that never expires.

This training is ideal for professionals in construction, engineering, environmental services, and code enforcement.

✔ Earn valuable CEUs / PDHs
✔ Meet MS4 requirements
✔ Take the certification exam onsite
✔ Get a credential you can use for years to come

Register here:

This training class provides the required qualification to conduct inspections of erosion and sedimentation controls for construction sites throughout Florida.