January 8, 2008 - Canadian Model Forests Contribute to Envirothon
Envirothon are Olympic style competitions designed for high school students to educate them about the natural environment. Through this program, students evolve from simple environmental awareness to active stewardship. Intended to encourage high school students to become interested in environmental issues, the concept quickly grew in popularity and by 1988 the first official competition was held. Since its creation, the concept hasn’t changed drastically; it is still a hands-on outdoor competition designed to challenge and test each student’s knowledge of soils, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and current environmental issues.
November 18, 2007 - The Atlantic Teachers’ Tour
From August 13-16, 2007, teachers from the four Atlantic Provinces participated in a four day journey to learn about forestry and the forest industry. The Atlantic Teachers’ Tours bring teachers from Atlantic Canada to managed woodlands, forestry operations and mills in order to provide current information about the forest industry. Executive Director of the Canadian Woodlands Forum (CWF), Peter Robichaud, stated that the tour continues to bring positive feedback from the participating teachers. “This year’s teachers were blown away by the depth of the forest industry and its multi-disciplinary characteristics,” he said.
August 30, 2007 - CUSO Volunteer Prepares for Trip to Central America
On July 9th, 2007, a CUSO cooperant and a CUSO employee visited the International Model Forest Network Secretariat (IMFNS), Canadian Model Forest Network Secretariat (CMFNS), and the Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) as part of preparations for a placement abroad with Model Forests. This session was the first of its kind and was created in order to provide cooperants with information on the IMFN and CMFN as well as contacts they can use during their term abroad. The meeting was attended by Kristie Kelly a CUSO employee, and Bob Sutton, cooperant.
