Fall workshops for K-12 educators

K-12 educators are eligible to attend free workshops this fall in forestry and natural resources. The Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (ONREP), housed at Oregon State University in the College of Forestry, offers workshops that focus on forestry and natural resources topics. Most include the Project Learning Tree and Project Wild curricula.  Fall workshops are offered in Rainier, Burns, Canyonville, Sherwood, Portland and Sunriver.  Substitute reimbursement is available as needed, provided by ONREP. For more information and to register visit: www.cof.orst.edu/onrep/.

Careers in Forestry program online registration open

High school students can expand their horizons regarding the many careers available to them in forestry and natural resources.

Now in its third year, the Careers in Forestry program provides an exciting opportunity for high school classrooms. During an interactive presentation that fits into one class period (~50 minutes), students learn about the importance of Oregon’s forests and career pathways in Oregon’s forest sector – both for high school grads and those who expect to pursue advanced degrees. The classroom presentation can be customized to fit your students’ needs and abilities and can also help students meet the new graduation requirements applicable to the Essential Skills and Career Related Learning Standards.

The program is free of charge and registration is now open. Classroom presentations are typically scheduled between mid-November and the end of March. In an attempt to group schools by geographic locations, general registration guidelines are listed below but there is some flexibility. All date blocks not listed below are considered open.

For more information visit: www.oregonforests.org/education/40/details/ or register online at: http://www.oregonforests.org/education/40/details/.

Forest fact sheets available in classroom sets

OFRI’s one-page fact sheets provide students and teachers with brief, basic information about Oregon’s forests. Topics include:

Biomass – How can we get green power from overcrowded forests?
Carbon and Climate – Are forests, carbon and climate related?
Careers – What kind of forest sector careers are out there?
Clearcutting – Why are some forests clearcut?
Drinking Water – How do forests affect our drinking water?
Economy – How much of Oregon’s economy grows on trees?
Fire – Why are some forest fires so intense?
Forest Management – Are all forests managed the same way?
Forest Ownership – Who owns Oregon’s forests?
Green Building – How does wood fit into your green building?
Harvest Levels – How much wood is Oregon harvesting?
Photosynthesis – How does photosynthesis work?
Protection Laws – Are there laws that protect our forests?
Reforestation – Does Oregon law require reforestation?
Wildlife and Forest Structure – Why do forest animals live where they do?

To order either individual copies or a complete set of all 15 fact sheets, go to www.oregonforests.org. There is no charge for fact sheets.

     The Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) in 1991 to improve public understanding of the state’s forest resources and to encourage environmentally sound forest management through training and other educational programs for forest landowners. OFRI is funded by a dedicated harvest tax on forest products producers.
     For information about OFRI educational opportunities for K-12 teachers and students, click below:

• Classroom programs and field activities for K-12 students
• Workshops for teachers
• Publications and scientific research on timely forest topics

Norie Dimeo-Ediger
K-12 Program Manager
971-673-2956
dimeo-ediger@ofri.com

Julie Woodward
Rediscovery Forest Education Specialist
503-584-7259
woodward@ofri.com

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