Students can…

Hike, explore with all their senses, and discover.
Act out the functions of the different parts of a tree.
Create an identification key for common Pacific Northwest vegetation.
Dissect a mushroom or flower.
Model life webs.
Practice modern forest inventory and management techniques.
Discuss Ethnobotany and the importance of plants to native cultures.
Take a closer look at a nurse log and other natural recycling systems.
Simulate the behavior of forest animals.

Lessons may include:

Forestry: Students learn about forest succession, forestry practices, and the importance of forests.
Vegetation: Students learn to recognize common Pacific Northwest flora and how the parts of a tree help it survive.
Ethnobotany: Discover some surprising plant facts, uses, and local history.
Animals: Students learn about the wildlife in the Pacific Northwest, including adaptations that make it possible for them to survive. They also learn about food webs, wildlife communities, and behaviors of individual species.
Predator and Prey: This game illustrates a forest food web. Students will play the roll of Herbivores, Omnivores and Carnivores searching for food and water in the forest. The game teaches students about the interdependence between forest animals and the environment in which they live.