The Delta and Crowley’s Ridge feature a rich heritage of cultural and natural resources. This workshop will explore these that are showcased at Delta Heritage Trail, Louisiana Purchase Historic, and Mississippi River State Parks. Topics include plants and animals of the region, railroad history, and survey of the Louisiana Purchase. The music heritage of the region will also be explored by staff from the Delta Cultural Center. Teacher can earn up to 3 profession development hours by participating in this virtual workshop. It will also feature information about in class programming and field trip opportunities at these sites and ways the sites can be used as educational resources.