Project Learning Tree (PLT) Workshops

Project Learning Tree is a multi-disciplinary environmental program offering forest-specific workshops through the Oregon State University College of Forestry’s Oregon Natural Resource Program and the Oregon Forest Resources Institute. The workshops meet state and national education standards and emphasize critical thinking and problem solving skills. Participants receive the Project Learning Tree Activity Guide and a number of teaching resources. PLT events are held in various counties throughout the school year, and early registration is recommended. Substitute reimbursement funds are available if attended during a teaching day. More information is available by contacting Susan Sahnow at OSU, (541)737-3005, or by visiting www.cof.orst.edu/cof/extended/ofep

Forest Discovery Tours

The tours, which are guided by forest professionals, are staged from differing locations depending upon their focus. They depart at 8:30 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. For more information, please contact FT&F Coordinator LaRae Ash at (541)767-9078 or by email for more information.

Teacher on Summer Assignment (TOSA)

In this “learn-as-you-go” program offered by the Oregon Forest Resource Institute, teachers spend six summer weeks working with company or agency mentors on paid forest management and environmental monitoring assignments. Participants will receive a first-hand look at how science, math and other subjects are applied by forestry professionals in the workplace. Responsibilities may include performing wildlife inventories, watershed assessments, stream surveys and measurement of tree growth in research plots. Participating teachers are paid and may earn credit. Applications are available in March. For more information, visit the OFRI Web site at www.oregonforests.org.