2008 Forest Ecology Institute

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TURN YOUR STUDENTS INTO HARVARD ECOLOGISTS!

Forest Ecology Research in the Schoolyard

Summer Institute for Teachers

August 6, 2008

For the 5th year, The Harvard Forest is pleased to offer teachers the opportunity to attend the Forest Ecology training institute for teachers of grades 2-12.   Learn from professional Harvard Ecologists how to implement field studies with your students, in walking distance from your school.

Teachers from all districts are encouraged to participate in this orientation to our year long Schoolyard Ecology program which includes two Schoolyear Seminars in addition to the summer institute. PDPs awarded to all participants.

To register: Contact Pamela Snow (email) or call (978)724-3302

For more information on Harvard Forest research and education opportunities, refer to our website.

Field Study Theme Choice: 

• Hemlock Trees and the Pesky Pest, The Woolly Adelgid- Forest Ecologist, Dr. David Orwig
• Water in the Landscape: Vernal Pools-Aquatic Ecologist, Dr. Elizabeth Colburn
• Buds, Leaves, and Global Warming-Forest Ecologist, Dr. John O'Keefe

Cost:  $35 registration fee (please make out checks to "Harvard University").  Send check with completed registration form to:

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