Virtual Programs

Forests are an amazing context for learning – even in the virtual learning environment! Forests Today & Forever seeks to help students understand how forests work ecologically, and also how humans are connected to them environmentally, economically, and socially. Our traditional offerings are outdoor, field-based programs. During 2020, we adapted to provide virtual learning activities so forestry could still be taught in the distance learning environment. We continue to offer these virtual options to complement our field program, and also as stand-alone activities for schools who are unable to attend our programs in person.

If you use our resources, we only ask one thing! Please let us know how you are using them and how many students they are reaching by emailing coordinator@foreststodayandforever.org. Thank you!

Virtual Forest Explore / Field Days

Virtual Forest EXPLORE, adapted from our Forest Field Day program, is an on-line curriculum for Oregon middle school students. Students examine Oregon’s forest resources with ‘choice boards’ to explore topics such as wildlife🦉, water💧, recreation🏕️, and timber🌲. Videos, readings, games, and more engage students in the learning about forest management and corresponding science concepts that align with Next Generation Science Standards. Each topic highlights an ecological concept and has a career connection.

Forests are an amazing context for learning – even in the virtual learning environment! Forests Today & Forever seeks to help students understand how forests work ecologically, and also how humans are connected to them environmentally, economically, and socially. Our traditional offerings are outdoor, field-based programs. During 2020, we adapted to provide virtual learning activities so forestry could still be taught in the distance learning environment. We continue to offer these virtual options to complement our field program, and also as stand-alone activities for schools who are unable to attend our programs in person.

If you use our resources, we only ask one thing! Please let us know how you are using them and how many students they are reaching by emailing coordinator@foreststodayandforever.org. Thank you!

Wildlife Program Materials

Choice Board
Standard Connection

Water & Soil Program Materials

Choice Board
Standard Connection

Recreation Program Materials

Choice Board
Standard Connection

Timber Program Materials

Choice Board
Standard Connection

Wildland Fire

The Wildland Fire Choice Board is an interactive virtual learning activity that targets Oregon middle school students. Students explore how fires can burn out of control. They explore the fire triangle, learn about the ecological benefits of fire, and begin to understand why forest fires are more intense and frequent than in the past.

Wildland Fire Program Materials

Choice Board
Standard Connection

Incredible Wood!

Incredible Wood is an interactive virtual learning activity that targets 4th and 5th graders. Students learn about how forests provide the wood products we use daily while protecting other forest resources like clean water💧, wildlife habitat 🦉 and recreational opportunities 🏕️. Students learn why wood is incredible, about forests and trees 🌲, and the many jobs available in the woods.

Incredible Wood Program Materials

Choice Board
Standard Connection