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International Day of Forests Competition
TAEN at Forcio
The Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network(TAEN) teachers spent the day with the FEF connecting with a range of experts at Forico. With the opportunity to observe the cycle of seed selection, nursery production, harvesting, processing and research,...
read moreForest Focus -What’s happening in 2019?
Forest Focus December 2018
read moreForest Education Foundation and School Farms in Tasmania – exploring opportunities
The Forest Education Foundation teachers, Darcy Vickers and Hannah Kench, have recently returned from a Study Tour in Portland, Oregon, USA. We have met some amazing educators delivering some equally amazing programs, supporting all levels of schooling. Many of...
read moreForester Fergus in America
What a whirlwind! From forest landscapes disturbed by volcanic eruption to working tree farms. Forester Fergus has been exploring Oregon, USA and visiting a range of amazing environmental education programs. Here is a snap shot of his adventures. [gallery...
read moreFrom Forest to Product with Huonville Primary
Wood is all around us! Take a look around you and you will see wood plays a large part in our daily lives. Huonville Primary spent two days with the Forest Education Foundation exploring the importance of forests and learning about the cycle of planting, growing and...
read moreDesign and Technology Resource Development
The project is underway! In conjunction with the UTAS School of Architecture and Design - Learning by Making students the FEF is developing an exciting new kit resource that connects to the Design and Technology Curriculum. Providing students the opportunity to...
read moreTrees on Farms at The NAAE Conference 2018
Have you ever thought about the purpose of trees on farm? This week the Forest Education Foundation explored the benefits of trees on farms and Agroforestry at the NAAE 2018 conference #NAAE2018. The Forest Education Foundation had the opportunity to implement...
read moreNew Resources Coming Soon!
The FEF is excited to announce the development of new resources that will be available next year. The resources will include video footage, interviews, hands on packs, and hotspot interactives and will be aimed at supporting our programs across Kindergarten to year...
read moreWork Exposure Opportunity with Queechy High School
Queechy High School students had the opportunity to build a picture of fibre technologies, land management, production and design participating in our pilot program -Workplace Exposure Opportunity. Developed as a collaboration between the Beacon Foundation, University...
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