Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 SFTE program. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., Friday, March 7.

Participation in the experience includes:

• Single-occupancy lodging (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights)

• Meals (lunch & dinner Monday; breakfast, lunch, & dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday; and breakfast and lunch Friday)

• Guided tours of forest industry facilities and forest land

• Transportation to tour sites

• Project Learning Tree professional development training and activity guides

• Additional materials and resources

If you have questions or need additional information, please email Abigail Ridge.

WHAT EDUCATORS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT SFTE

"I was able to learn new information about the forestry industry. I appreciate the fact that I was given the opportunity to visit the sites and observe the process."

"Something I will share with friends, colleagues, and students is there are so many great careers without needing college four year degrees! Everyone seems to LOVE what they do and BELIEVE in what they do."

"The connections, between education lessons and actual industry. Very relevant."

"Loved the tours and connections made with other teachers. All the resources gained are going to add to my ability to educate my students about sustainable forestry."

"I now have a great appreciation and am more knowledgeable about the work that goes into forest industries and sustaining our forests."

"Every presentation, visit, or activity was engaging and informative."

"This was well organized and it was apparent that time and money were spent to ensure a quality experience."

“This has been the most enlightening and educational experience I've had as an educator. Every part was excellent. Highly recommend it. Thank you!”

"I knew next to nothing about how sustainable forestry actually works. I now have a better picture of it and could explain it to others - including the benefits of it.”