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North Carolina Museum of Forestry

There is a rich history of forestry in North Carolina. Visit the NC Museum of Forestry and discover why North Carolina is called the "Tar Heel" state.

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  • History of Forestry Provides historical context to the history of forestry as well as access to several primary source collections that include interviews, diaries, field notes, photographs, records, and more.
  • Lesson plan: Trees in Your Own Backyard This activity lets students discover the benefits of urban forests by looking at trees on the schoolyard. Students will read a synopsis of the 400-year history of communal forests, survey their schoolyard trees, and draft a schoolyard tree ordinance.
  • North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Marketing Find the details on North Carolina agricultural products such as tobacco, wine, grapes, poultry, and lots more. You can also find out about Farmer's Markets, agritourism, and fairs.
  • 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.
  • Lesson plan: Using Venn diagrams to compare two ecosystems The following activity helps students identify and describe differences between two related ecosystems.

Related pages

  • The Cradle of Forestry in America - The Birthplace of Forest Conservation in America: The rich history of the Biltmore Forest School combined with the diverse Pisgah National Forest offers students a unique educational experience at the Cradle of Forestry.
  • Intrigue of the Past: Teach your students about North Carolina's fascinating past. This edition contains lesson plans about the fundamental concepts, processes, and issues of archaeology, as well as essays for the teacher with detailed information about four periods in North Carolina's ancient history.
  • 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.

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This museum contains exhibits on the history of North Carolina’s forests, starting with the Colonial naval stores industry that gave the state its “Tar Heel” nickname. The NC Museum of Forestry boasts a collection of 1920s North Carolina wood specimens, prehistoric ground sloth bones, forest-related tools, and are in the process of constructing a North Carolina Tree Trail.

Located at 415 S. Madison Street in Whiteville, the museum is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, and Sunday from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Admission is free. For more information e-mail forestrymuseum@ncmail.net or call (910) 914-4185.

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