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Learn about Forestry

Summer Activities

NAU Centennial Forest Environmental Education Programs
The Academy connects youth ages 9-16 to the forest so that they can learn and teach others about environmental stewardship, land ethics, and forest health.

Tools for Teachers
Bring forestry into your classroom with these comprehensive lesson plans for all ages!

Forestry Fun for Kids
Want to know more about forests? Get fun facts, great games and forestry-related resources designed for elementary, middle and high school students right here!

Getting Started in Forestry
Think forestry sounds interesting? Discover the steps to getting started.

Walk in the Forest Handbook (PDF Document)
The Walk in the Forest (WIF) program, a partnership between SAF, Project Learning Tree (PLT), and American Tree Farm System provides the framework for introducing the public to forests and forestry through hands-on experiences. The guidelines in this kit will help you plan and carry out your event, whether your target audience includes students, educators, media, elected officials, opinion leaders, community groups, or the neighbors. So don't delay...start Walking!

Tree Farm Coordinators by state — click here.

PLT Coordinators by state — click here.


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