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Turnbull Creek Educational Forest
This is the only North Carolina Educational State Forest located in the coastal plain region of the state. Intended for use by both organized groups and the general public, Educational Forest Rangers are on staff to present programs to any requesting group.
http://www.ncesf.org/TCESF/home.htm
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- Natural Inquirer Learn all about the environment including topics in nature, trees, forests, wildlife, insects, outdoor activities, and water.
- Lesson plan: Rain: Friend or foe? Students use their knowledge of rainfall, vegetation, and the slope angles of hillsides to make decisions, predict outcomes, and analyze the effects of certain events or practices.
- Lesson plan: If a tree falls in the forest... Students will explore the role that forests play in their own lives by listing everyday products made from trees. Then students will research and categorize less common products that may be less familiar to them.
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- Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve: Called the "pine barrens" by the settlers to the Sandhills, the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve protects a remnant of the plant and animal communities of long ago.
- Jones Lake State Park: A visit to Jones Lake Park not only teaches students about the habitats and animals that can be found there, but also the phenomenon of the Carolina Bays is explored.
- Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve: A visit to the Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve gives insight into the uses of the land from prehistoric times to the end of the twentieth century. Students can explore trails and learn about the plants and animals that are found there as well as the importance of protecting nature and our natural resources.
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- Learn more about Bladen County, North Carolina, animals, biology and life science, environment, environmental science, geology, habitats, nature reserves, plants, and science.
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The Educational forests were designed to teach the public - especially school children - about the forest environment. These forests are so popular that teachers must make reservations months in advance to bring their students to the forest for environmental education classes.
Self-guided trails include exhibits, tree identification signs, a forest education center and a talking tree trail. Specially trained rangers are available to conduct classes for school and other youth groups. Teachers or group leaders choose from a selection of 30-minute programs that cover all aspects of the forest environment - from soil, water and wildlife to timber and forest management. Instructor’s activity packets and special study sites are available to assist teachers or other group leaders in using the Forest as an outdoor classroom.
Call (910) 588-4161 or e-mail: tcesf@intrstar.net for more information.