More for kids and teachers

"Ellie's Log" is a book for elementary school students, based on discoveries from the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. 

Downloadable lesson plans for teachers connect students with research from our program.

Check out our education resources

Education

Grades K-12

K-12 teachers are invited to link to classroom resources, download lesson plans, and learn about professional development activities at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest.

K-12 students are invited to learn about the forest, link to data to use for a class project, or find out about our childrens’ book.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students can engage in research opportunities such as NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) fellowships, summer field work positions, or senior projects.

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Graduate Students

Graduate students are a critical part of our research program and community. By connecting with the Andrews Forest LTER site, graduate students have a chance to get involved in long-term, integrated research as part of a community of interdisciplinary scientists, scholars, and students.  Graduate students network, travel, use long-term datasets, and learn new technologies through their involvement with the program.

Continuing Education

The Andrews Forest program provides continuing education through tours and field lectures to diverse audiences, including students, visiting researchers, forest managers and the interested general public.