PC’s Education department offers professional development to large groups or educators to strengthen environmental literacy. These two-hour courses are place-based and use hands-on methods for participants. Focused on environmental issues impacting Southeast Louisiana, topics include water quality, coastal land loss, the Multiple Lines of Defense Strategy (MLODS) and more. STEM mini kits are provided to each participant to educate students and the community. Under-resourced and underserved schools and community members participate for free and receive a free STEM mini-kit and stipend.