Through hands-on, scientific methods students can learn about the interconnected world of forest soils, trees, and wildlife. This educational experience is available to fourth to twelfth grade students. Participants will spend a day learning the basic concepts of ecology, sustainable forestry, and woodlot management in a recently harvested demonstration area. Earthkeeping activities, such as creating habitats for small mammals and birds, will be a part of the process. The day also includes an understanding of wood and paper product sources.
Marine dates are limited because of the tides.
This program helps students develop communications and cooperation skills through group challenges, a low ropes course, and problem-solving activities that show how healthy ecosystems are like healthy classrooms. Students gain the confidence in themselves, and respect for others, that lead to responsible environmental and social choices. Available for grades 4 and higher. Children in grades two or three work together to design and create a village in the forest. Students will work in small and large groups to learn about the roles and needs of communities.