Tuesday and Wednesday of last week we hosted "Classroom in the Forest" on two overcast days with some drizzle on our property. There were over 160 5th graders that got out and walked in the forest! Students from all over our county were represented in the visit.
This project is made available by the Alabama Treasure Forest Association. Funding comes from the automobile tag sales when purchasing a Treasure Forest tag for your vehicle in Alabama. It pays for Porta-potties and busing the students to the property.
The day gets kicked off with getting to know the property and if rocks could talk.
They go on a hike on one of our trails where they learn a little about tree identification and wildlife habitat.
We have professionals, stakeholders, and other landowners talk to the students about what and why a forest is called a Treasure Forest.
Even though we are a rural county and 92% forest land, so many of the boys and girls never have the opportunity or those that do, never take the time to get out into the forest.
The students have several other activities about the forest they complete during the day.
They ended their day on the property with lunch on the ground before having to return to school.
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