Forestry education program planned for teachers

Indiana educators are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Natural Resources Teacher Institute (NRTI), which will be held June 19-23 at the Forestry Training Center at MorganMonroe State Forest.

Hosted by the

Indiana DNR Division of Forestry and Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources, this week-long immersive professional development program will provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively teach their students about forest ecology, research, and management in Indiana.

There is no cost to participants, and meals and housing are also provided.

Daily activities include visiting public and private forest sites, touring forest industry facilities, and exploring forestry research through the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment.

Up to 18 educators will be accept- ed to participate.

Participants must be available to attend all days of the program and fully participate in activities.

Participants will earn 30+

Professional Growth Points, as well as receive Project Learning Tree and Leopold Education Project curriculum materials, a forestry tool kit, Indiana-specif- ic field guides, and a stipend for developing and implementing a lesson plan. To apply or receive more information, contact treeladyin@gmail.c om or 317-402 - 2624.