NFW 2026 – Rooted Together: Communities Growing Through Forest Education

Approximately 75–85 Grade 5 and 6 students will take part in a hands-on forest education field trip hosted in partnership with the local fire department, Canfor, J.H. Huscroft, forestry contractors, and biologists. Students will rotate through six stations, including a biodiversity walk through the Enchanted Forest, wildfire protection, a compass exercise, tree-cookie painting focused on what the forest means to them, fish biology, and an opportunity to learn about logging equipment used in forestry.

• Event date: October 2, 2026
• Event time: 9 am to 2: pm (PT)
• Event location: Russell Creek, BC
• Registration/contact: School-based event.
• For morning information, please check https://www.crestoncommunityforest.com/