In-person Courses

This course satisfies the requirements for basic wetland delineation training as specified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and certification programs in many states. Learn the basics of wetland delineation at your own pace with o…

The field practicum portion of our course, Basic Wetland Delineation Online with Field Practicum, is open to those who have had a full, basic wetland delineation course in the past and want a refresher on field practices. …

A one-day field course designed for individuals new to plant identification necessary for conducting wetland delineations. Basic terminology critical to plant identification will be covered. The learning objectives of the course will be for the stud…

This part lab and part field course is designed to give participants the knowledge and familiarity necessary to identify members of these difficult families. Participants will learn vocabulary, work extensively with keys, and hone dissecting skills. …

This course covers critical elements for construction and restoration of wetlands. Topics covered include establishing goals, site selection, defining and quantifying hydrology, preparing vegetation plans, and establishing a proper soil substrate.…

Learn important species in and near the regions of California where the session is conducted, and learn the basics of plant keying - useful anywhere. The regions covered by these two sessions include a large number of the common plant species found i…

A plant identification course designed for wetland delineators working in the Upper Midwest. Through a combination of field site visits and classroom familiarization with the use of floristic keys, students will learn identification principles, descr…

A course developed for wetland delineators and others needing to identify plant species used in defining wetlands and wetland boundaries, especially in the lower Midwest and Plains. Extra emphasis will be placed on species in the sedge, grass, rush,…

Professionals with multiple years of experience in wetland delineation work directly with WTI co-founder and instructor, Charlie Newling, to improve understanding and techniques recommended for problematic delineation situations.…

Learn the basics of habitat restoration/replacement of functions and services for wetlands and riparian areas. Class covers fundamental elements of site selection, preparation, and installation essential to successful restoration planning.…