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Ball State University’s Field Station and Environmental Education Center proudly hosts internationally recognized wetland instructor, Tom Biebighauser to conduct this hands-on workshop to demonstrate practical, low-cost techniques to create or restore natural and native wetland habitats.
Participants learn to select appropriate locations, test soil texture, choose appropriate construction techniques, work with heavy equipment operators, and select and establish native wetland plants. Participants actively engage in design and construction of natural-appearing and functioning wetlands.
This hands-on restoration workshop is for individuals to learn practical, low-cost techniques to design and build wetlands that specifically provide habitat for mid-west amphibians. Attendees will learn how to select appropriate locations, test soil texture, choose appropriate construction techniques, work with equipment operators, and establish native wetland plants.
This hands-on restoration workshop is for individuals to learn practical, low-cost techniques to design and build wetlands that specifically provide habitat for mid-west amphibians. Attendees will learn how to select appropriate locations, test soil texture, choose appropriate construction techniques, work with equipment operators, and establish native wetland plants.
Learn more about Tom Biebighauser’s work: http://www.wetlandrestorationandtraining.com/
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Registrations due by 11:59 pm October 16, 2026
Location: Ball State University (Cooper Farm), Muncie, IN
Workshop Info: Wetland Restoration Workshop: October 24-25, 2026 (two days combined in classroom and field; class size limited to 40)
Registration: Registrations due by 11:59 pm October 16, 2026
Contact: John Taylor (jetaylor@bsu.edu)
Fees: Registration fees cover instruction and course materials and support continued opportunities for environmental education in east central Indiana.
Lodging: If you need lodging for the weekend, please contact John Taylor for information on available options.