THIS WORKSHOP COSPONSORED BY:

New Hampshire Project Learning Tree - Since 1977, New Hampshire Project Learning Tree has been empowering the youth of New Hampshire to become well-informed and responsible stewards of our forests and other natural resources.

Granite State Division Society of American Foresters - Since 1952, the Granite State Division has been the scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in New Hampshire. Its mission is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry.

New Hampshire Tree Farm Program - Since 1950, the New Hampshire Tree Farm Program has been promoting the growing of renewable forest resources while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry.

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FOREST FIELD DAY GOALS:  The goal of the Forest Field Day program is to provide teachers and their students an opportunity to learn about trees, forests, the environment, and how forest professionals care for New Hampshire’s forests and natural resources.

Participating schools will be left with support materials, assessment tools and community connections to sustain the existence of this program as an annual school event.

WHY YOUR SCHOOL SHOULD PARTICIPATE:

•  Learn strategies and tactics for taking students outdoors safely.

•  Apply basic skills for studying trees, wildlife, and our forests.

•  Practice skills and activities that you can use to study the schoolyard, town forest, local park, or forests within walking distance of your school.

• Obtain a list of people and places in your region willing to take YOUR group on a Walk in the Forest.

• Work with local Tree Farmers and foresters to learn about local natural resources.

 CONTENT ADDRESSED:

Forest Observations

• Measuring Tree Diameters and Tree Heights

• Observing Tree Health

• Identifying Forest Layers

• Aging Trees

• And More!

Forest Ecology

• Requirements for Tree Growth & Survival

• Forest Competition

• Forest Health

• And More!

Forests as Wildlife Habitat

• Identifying Wildlife Trees

• Identifying Wildlife Signs

• Understanding the Role of Forest Decomposers

• And More!

          TO REGISTER:   Please contact Sara at 226-0160 or info@nhplt.org

 

 

Henniker, NH

 

TEACHERS: Do you want to take your students outdoors? Are you looking for a local forester,  or natural resource professional to help you teach the students about their surroundings?

TREE FARMERS: Are you willing to share your knowledge with local teachers and students? Are you interested in teaching students about your Tree Farm?

FORESTERS:  Do you want to share your expertise with a local school? Would you like to work with teachers to help educate today's youth about New Hampshire's Forests?

Then this is the program for you!