2024 Forests of NH Teacher Tour July 23-26th
Professional Development for K-12 Educators!
NH Project Learning Tree, NH Sustainable Forestry Initiative and NH Timberland Owners Association Present the “2024 Forests of New Hampshire Teacher Tour”
A professional development workshop and tour of NH forests and mills.
Save the Dates!
1:00 pm July 23 – 11:00 am July 26, 2024
AMC Cardigan Lodge - 774 Shem Valley Road, Alexandria, NH 03222
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FORESTS OF NH TEACHER TOUR
• Project Learning Tree’s (PLT) nationally acclaimed pre-K through high school environmental education curriculum is the framework for learning more about the importance of New Hampshire’s forests.
• Tours combine math, science, technology, language arts and social studies with current information about forest practices, up-to-date technology, and careers.
• Participants can look forward to connecting with expert natural resource professionals, networking, spending time in and learning about New Hampshire forests and ways to engage students in learning about forest ecosystems and management.
• Teachers will experience award winning Project Learning Tree activities with links to the STEM and the NGSS that can be incorporated into the curricula with K-12 students.
• Each participant will be certified as a Project Learning Tree teacher and be eligible for certification of 30 contact hours.
• NHTOA will cover all expenses except the $200 registration fee which includes shared overnight accommodations, all meals, transportation to and from tour stops, and educational materials to take back to the classroom.
TOUR INFORMATION
The event begins with a half day Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshop. PLT curriculum is incorporated on our tours which will focus on long-term sustainable management of New Hampshire forests. We will visit nearby forest management areas, logging operations, and sawmills, and will have opportunities to discuss field operations and multiple use management considerations with foresters, wildlife biologists, and other natural resource professionals. Our 2024 tour location is to be determined. Watch for registration brochures to be snail mailed and emailed to school principals early in 2024.
For more information or to pre-register, contact NHTOA program director, Cheri Birch. Email: cbirch@nhtoa.org Cell: (603) 801-7012.
WHAT SOME EDUCATORS HAVE TOLD US ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE
“This was a fantastic week! The activities and setting were amazing!” “The sawmill was so cool!” Loved watching them make a tree into boards. “I’ve been blown away all week!” “Carbon storage and sequestration is something we can do! The most successful forests are the ones that are the most diverse.” “This was the best PD I’ve ever been a part of. I feel like you thought of everything! “I learned a clearcut can be a positive thing.” “I keep telling anyone who will listen about the tour.” "Why doesn't everyone know about this?"
Registration Form
Name: ___________________________________
Home address:
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Cell Phone #: _______________________________
Home e-mail: ________________________________
School email: _________________________________
Special dietary needs:
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Other specials needs, if any:
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School and grade(s) you teach:
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Are you currently using PLT with students? Yes or No
Teams of two or more are encouraged. If you know a teacher with whom you would like to share a room, please write their name below and mail both registration forms together:
Please enclose a check for $200 if registering before April 24, 2024, or $250 if after April 24, 2024, for each reservation. Make payable to NH Timberland Owners Association (NHTOA).
REFUND POLICY
If you cancel prior to June 1, 2024 you will receive 50 percent refund.
No refunds after June 1, 2024.
For more information call or email Cheri Birch: cbirch@nhtoa.org ; (603) 801-7012
Make checks payable to NHTOA and mail to:
NH Timberland Owners Association (NHTOA)
54 Portsmouth St.
Concord NH 03301
*If paying by credit card please call the office at (603) 224-9699
Cheri Birch
NH Timberland Owners Association
cbirch@nhtoa.org