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Tuttle Education State Forest
This state forest has been developed for use as a living outdoor class room for students and adults to learn about the interdependent ecosystems of the forest.
http://www.ncesf.org/TESF/home.htm
Links
- North Carolina Division of Forest Resources This site teaches about foresty, wildfires and forest destruction, water quality, careers in forestry, forest stewardship, and more.
- Educational in Nature A series of environmental education curriculum supplements designed to foster understanding and environmental awareness in the classroom. These activities, games, lesson plans, and information cover such topics as forests, animals, recycling, and energy.
- Explore the Fantastic Forest An interactive map and a virtual forest take kids through a treasure hunt for special forest "finds." After answering a mystery question, kids can assemble their own forest setting.
Related pages
- Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest: North Carolina's system of Educational State Forests has been developed to "teach children and adults about the complex, interdependent ecosystems which make up a forest and which can be managed for a multitude of uses."
- 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.
- New River State Park: Visit New River State Park and discover its unspoiled beauty as well as the flora and fauna of the area.
Learn more
- Learn more about Caldwell County, North Carolina, animals, biology, ecosystems, environmental science, habitats, life science, planetariums, plants, predators, prey, science, state forests, and trees.
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The North Carolina Division of Forest Resources operates a system of six Educational State Forests (ESFs) designed to teach the public - especially school children - about the forest environment. Tuttle Educational State Forest has trails with “talking” trees and exhibits. Rangers conduct programs. It is located off NC Hwy 18, Gamewell, NC.
See: Teacher’s Guide to the North Carolina State Forest System