A Walk in the Forest
Take a class or two of kids, their teachers, a handful of natural resources professionals, some tree farmers, and a piece of forest at or near a school and what have you got? A magical few hours of long-lasting learning and inspiration called A Walk in the Forest.
The Walk in the Forest Program utilizes community forests and local volunteers and resource professionals to provide a forest field day at or near a school. Students and teachers rotate through “stations” set up in the forest which address such topics as forest wildlife, tree identification, soils types and why trees grow where they do, and forest management and tools of the trade. Knowledgeable professionals and volunteers provide active learning experiences which allow students to explore their local forest and learn about forestry and other natural resource professions first hand. Participating teachers are provided with a resource guide to assist them in replicating the field day in future years.
A Walk in the Forest is a partnership between NHPLT, The Granite State Division of the Society of American Foresters, and the NH Tree Farm Program.
For more information about A Walk in the Forest, contact us at or call 226-0160.
Jack Bronnenberg, a certified professional logger from Strafford, discusses the development of Eastern white pine cones for students on a field trip to Jennings Forest in New Durham.