Coffee County SWCD Presents "Classroom in the Forest"

By Sue Leverett, SWCD Education Specialist, New Brockton, Alabama

On May 14, 2009, 5th graders from Pinedale Elementary school took a field trip to a local landowner’s property. 

While in the forest, the students rotated through five learning stations taught by forestry and wildlife professionals. At each station, the students learned how to identify trees and about the value of our forest land and wildlife. They also learned the importance of preserving our natural resources for future generations.

Students enjoyed a sack lunch before returning to school.

This trip was the second portion of the Alabama TREASURE Forest program, "Classroom in the Forest: Forest in the Classroom."

In February, during "Forest in the Classroom," a forester, a landowner, and a stakeholder shared with students their passion for forest land and for the private landowner.

This event was sponsored by the Coffee County Soil and Water Conservation District, Wiregrass RC&D, Alabama Forestry Commission, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and Alabama TREASURE Forest Association.

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