
What are people saying?
"This was one of the best courses I have ever taken. I learned great things and met wonderful people and I still get a sense of the peace I felt when I was there." -Leah, 2011 graduate of Trees of the Eastern Forest
The Appalachian Forest School sponsors continuing education nature courses for professional naturalists and amateurs alike throughout the heartland of the temperate broadleaf forest of eastern North America and its farthest fringes. Through its non-profit mission of nature education, the Appalachian Forest School offers intensive field trips, workshops, and courses on the natural history and the world significance of this important and imperiled biome.
This is not your typical eco-tourism or adventure travel: the Appalachian Forest School allows you to gain a holistic understanding of the eastern temperate forest - in all of its beautiful expressions! All courses are lead by experts, and focus on learning in the field, surrounded by nature. Excellent lodging and meals are provided for each course.
Nature Course Calendar for 2012-2013
Choose a program for more details.
Eastern Birds by Song
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Forests of the Far North We will be studying the ecology of the North Woods in the Border Lakes region, lead by a team of the finest expert naturalists and educators in the state. Learn the ecology of the North Woods, identify the primary conifers and broad-leafed trees. Explore the natural history and inhabitants of floating sphagnum mats and black spruce bogs. Learn lichens where they grow in their highest biodiversity. Study dragonflies and learn the common warblers by sight and sound. |
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Ferns and Fern Allies of the Forest Heartland
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Trees of the Eastern Forest
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Eastern Wilderness - the Adirondacks
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Butterflies of the Forest Heartland
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Who Should Attend the Forest School?
Appalachian Forest School courses are appropriate continuing education for all adults - there are no education or background prerequisites. Teachers of all levels, naturalists both professional and amateur, park and preserve staff, conservationalists, specialists in nature interpretation, college students - anyone who would benefit from understanding the forest as a whole system - will gain from attending the Appalachian Forest School.





