The Forest is a Classroom
No matter where you live in Washington, you're not far from acres of beautiful forestland, one of the most enjoyable features of our state. Begin learning about our forests by reading through the sections on this website. From the responsible forest practices in our working forests section to the important legislation being passed in our state, you can educate yourself by reading through the issues that are part of 21st century forestry.
Each Classroom is Unique
Each classroom is unique because of the diversity of students and teachers. A good educator should be able to adapt to different teaching methods and styles to reach all of their students. Environmental education has long been working to build creative and critical thinking skills in students. The field of environmental education has been actively developing since the mid-1940s. Through learning about the complex interactions of the natural world, students learn about the impact they have on the environment around them. Environmental education explores all aspects of the ecosystems teaching students to make more responsible decisions. By using contemporary real world issues, students become more informed about natural resources and environmental policy decision-making.