Forestry Immersion

This summer program for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grader students from Eugene School District High Schools immerses them in the world of forestry through field trips, hands-on activities, and inquiry-based learning methods. Students learn about forestry and forest careers from professionals in various fields while having a fun, summer camp-like experience in the outdoors. Students also earn 0.5 Science credits with consistent attendance and participation.

Applicants should enjoy the outdoors, have an interest in learning about forestry, a curiosity about forest careers, and understand that this is a school-endorsed educational opportunity for elective credit. To receive credit, students must attend and participate every day.

More information below.

.About the Program

Location: Many activities take place at Bauman Tree Farm, a private working forest located just South of Eugene near Lorane. This beautiful forest, with shelters, picnic tables, portable toilets, and a handwashing stations, serves as the program’s primary educational site. There are also visits to other forests, mills, and seedling nurseries, ecologically-restored areas or other sites/ institutions involved in forestry and land management.

The program is capped at 15 students.

Dates & Hours: June 22-July 3 (field portion is the first week; 8am-4:30pm M-F (ends at 5pm on Friday)

Transportation: Students are transported from by 4J from Sheldon HS, which are yet to be determined.

Cost: The program is free to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Eugene 4J School District students.

The application window is open now until May 30th. Participation is confirmed on June 1st.

Forests Today & Forever promotes forest stewardship through education, providing field-based and classroom learning experiences for a variety of audiences.

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