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Forest Immersion XP A Free Career Exploratory Weekend

8/9/2017
 

Forest Immersion XP A Free Career Exploratory Weekend

WHERE Holden Arboretum and Red Oak Camp, Kirtland, Ohio
WHEN Begins 8:30am Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 Ends 3pm Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017  

This free, fun overnight program allows high school students who love trees, forests and being physically active outdoors an opportunity to explore careers in arboriculture and community forestry.  

Day One: 
Learn why trees are important as you get to know other students with similar interests. A breakfast and morning session will be followed by a hike from Red Oak Camp to the Holden Arboretum to explore the Murch Canopy Walk and the 120-foot-tall Kalberer Emergent Tower! Discover a new perspective on trees at and above canopy level on these structures. After dinner try out some basic climbing skills and other camp activities. End the day with a movie, Trees in Trouble, before retiring to your heated cabin. 

Day Two:
Spend an active day learning what it takes to be a professional in the fields of arboriculture and community forestry. Interact with grounds workers, climbers, plant health care professionals and urban foresters. Test your climbing skills in trees, and participate in tree care and diagnostic activities. Take home information will be provided to help you explore educational pathways and other career options in these fields.  

Spend an active day learning what it takes to be a professional in the fields of arboriculture and community forestry. Interact with grounds workers, climbers, plant health care professionals and urban foresters. Test your climbing skills in trees, and participate in tree care and diagnostic activities. Take home information will be provided to help you explore educational pathways and other career options in these fields.  

Visit holdenarb.org to download an application or call Sharon Graper, Manager of Academic Services, at 440.602.3843.

Space is limited so submit your application soon. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

To Download Application Form Please Click HERE

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