World Forestry Center
Programs
Programs
The programs run on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
In the morning starting at 10:00am or
the afternoon after 1:00pm.
Depending on the program, it runs from one hour to approximately two.
"Wouldn’t it be fun if
we all had 80 acres of
forest property and
we could make the
decisions on what to
do with it?
We’ve designed a
We’ve designed a
program for students of all ages that will send them on a fact-finding quest and get them asking important questions so they can make informed decisions.
With the task of managing a fictional 80 acre forest property, students will determine a management plan and decide what’s the best scenario for this land. Should it be kept as-is because of the wildlife? Will harvesting the trees affect houses in the area? Should it become an 80 acre skate park and what would that mean for traffic and noise? Students will work with our education director who will draw them into the scenario, get them role playing and help their creative minds flow with ideas.
Larger or older groups may be given certain roles to play, such as a government official or a concerned citizens group. There are no wrong choices, but they should be able to defend why they made that choice."
For all grades levels
With the task of managing a fictional 80 acre forest property, students will determine a management plan and decide what’s the best scenario for this land. Should it be kept as-is because of the wildlife? Will harvesting the trees affect houses in the area? Should it become an 80 acre skate park and what would that mean for traffic and noise? Students will work with our education director who will draw them into the scenario, get them role playing and help their creative minds flow with ideas.
Larger or older groups may be given certain roles to play, such as a government official or a concerned citizens group. There are no wrong choices, but they should be able to defend why they made that choice."
For all grades levels
Your Own Little Forest
Forest Technologies
"We’ll take your students
out of the traditional
classroom setting and
provide them with
hands-on, relevant,
practical, and memorable
connections to modern
forest management skills
used by working forestry
professionals. Learn how Global Positioning System (GPS) works and how to collect your own GPS data. Also, a great tool for teaching about possible career options.
For grades 3-6 Need 4 more children
For grades 3-6 Need 4 more children
Other programs below
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At the World Forestry Center
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At the World Forestry Center
Focus on Nature:
Wildcats of the World
"For the first time
ever, all 36 species of
wildcats from around
the world are
represented in one
exhibit.
Focus on Nature:
Wildcats of the World is a collection of 36 framed prints from oil paintings by endangered species artist Rochelle Mason and watercolor paintings from wildlife artist Linda DuPuis-Rosen. In addition to representing the nine familiar big cats, this fascinating series brings much needed attention to the rich and diverse family of 27 small cats, weighing less than 45 pounds, many of which have never been studied in the wild.
Our education director will guide your class through this stunning exhibit as well as talk about cats of the Pacific Northwest and their role in the forest."
For all grades levels
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At the Magness Memorial Tree FarmForest Technologies ~ Forest Measurement
"Enjoy a hands-on outdoor
learning experience that
can show your students
the tools that built the
foundation for modern
forest technology.
Let us teach your class
how to use some traditional forestry equipment such as the Clinometer, D-Tape, Increment Borer, Compass, Biltmore Stick, and more."
For grades 6-8 Need 6 more children
Forest Science ~ Wildlife and Habitat
"Magness Memorial Tree Farm is home to hundreds of different critters that walk, climb, or slither about. We’ll focus on native animals and habitat."
Thursday, June 7th
from 11:00am to noon
$6.00 each - including adults
Room for 10
from 11:00am to noon
$6.00 each - including adults
Room for 10
Forest Science ~ Tree and Plant ID
"We’ll teach you how to
identify native trees, shrubs,
and plants while hiking
through our 80 acre tree
farm. If your group wishes,
we can even introduce
scientific names."
For all grades levels
For all grades levels
Forest Science ~
Native Americans: Living Off the Land
"We’ll focus on Native
American forest uses that
include edible plants and
medicinal purposes. Find
out why licking a slug may
be much more useful than
you imagined!"
For all grades levels
Your Own Little Forest
Forest Technologies ~
Global Positioning System
Global Positioning System
We’ll provide your students
hands-on, relevant,
practical, and memorable
connections to modern forest
management skills used by
working forestry
professionals. Learn how
GPS works and how to collect your own GPS data. Also, a great tool for teaching about possible career options.
For grades 3-6 Need 4 more children
For grades 3-6 Need 4 more children
Wouldn’t it be fun if we all had 80 acres of forest property and we could make the decisions on what to do with it?We’ve designed a program for students of all ages that will send them on a fact finding quest and get them asking important questions so they can make informed decisions. With the task of managing a fictional 80 acre forest property, students will determine a management plan and decided what’s the best scenario for this land. Should it be kept as-is because of the wildlife? Will harvesting the trees affect houses in the area? Should it become an 80-acre skate park and what would that mean for traffic and noise? Students will work with our Education Director who will draw them into the scenario, get them role playing and help their creative minds flow with ideas.
Larger or older groups maybe given certain roles to play, such as a government official or a concerned citizens group. There are no wrong choices, but they should be able to defend why they made that choice.
For grades 3-6 Need 8 more children
The World Forestry Center has some wonderful programs available,
both at the center in Portland
and at Magness Memorial Tree Farm in Sherwood, OR
We need at least 10 children participating in each one to qualify as a group.
The cost is $6.00 each, including adults.
both at the center in Portland
and at Magness Memorial Tree Farm in Sherwood, OR
We need at least 10 children participating in each one to qualify as a group.
The cost is $6.00 each, including adults.
The other programs they have to offer are listed below.
At the Magness Memorial Tree Farm
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No children under ages mature 5 are allowed to even tag along at the
Magness Memorial Tree Farm,
please leave them with someone at home.
It is fine to bring them to the
World Forestry Center.
Magness Memorial Tree Farm,
please leave them with someone at home.
It is fine to bring them to the
World Forestry Center.
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