Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest
Submitted by Inside Education on Tue, 11/23/2010 - 18:12
The Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest initially opened in 1988 as part of the multi-use recreation area in Kananaskis Country. Inside Education offers a unique field trip experience with an exciting full day of curriculum-based programming that exposes students to the multiple values of a working forest.
Location: ~ 50 Km west of Calgary
Program Length: 10am-2pm
Program Cost: $5.00/student
Themes Include:
- Forest Ecosystems
- Natural resource development
- Tree and shrub ID
- Tree Measurements
- Land use and multiple perspectives
- Careers
- Trees and their products
- Stewardship
Programs:
Grade 4 - A Sense of the Forest
Grade 6 – Trees and Forests
Junior High – Forest and Land Use
Senior High – Current Issues in the Forest
If you would like to inquire about a field study at the Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest please email: info@insideeducation.ca.
The Jumpingpound program is now full for spring 2012.
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