Nine energetic and creative K-6 teachers -- six from Alaska and three from Colorado -- spent a week in the heart of the Chugach National Forest, Prince William Sound, exploring ways to connect their classrooms and students to the outdoors and natural world. Specific topics included: · The history of our public lands, with a focus on the Chugach National Forest and its Wilderness Study … [Read more...]
REI and PWSRCAC continue funding support into 2013
Thanks to our wonderful partners REI and PWS Regional Citizen's Advisory Council who have announced a commitment of additional funding for Chugach Children's Forest programs into 2013. REI funding will support youth volunteerism and stewardship, including service learning projects with local schools working on public lands, as well as our extended expeditions into the Chugach National Forest. … [Read more...]
Marine Stewardship Expedition Sailing through Prince William Sound
The 4th annual Prince William Sound Youth Expedition is headed into Valdez Arm today. Nine teens from Cordova, Valdez, Chenega Bay, Homer, and Anchorage boarded the Babkin boat in Whittier on June 20th and since then have been exploring Prince William Sound. With stops to monitor marine debris, lingering oil, and environmental change, not to mention the fun of paddling, hiking and watching … [Read more...]
First Habitat Restoration Kayaking Expedition Hits the Sound!
On June 12 nine teens from around Southcentral Alaska departed from Whittier on a boat loaded with kayaks, camping gear, enough food for 10 days, 2 artists, a Forest Service kayak ranger, and great attitudes in spite of the steady rain. They met for the first time the day before while planning meals, packing gear, learning paddling skills, and reviewing safety equipment. The crew will be out in … [Read more...]
Wetlands Youth Media Competition
In support of next spring's (2013) Wetlands Live broadcast from the Copper River Delta on the Chugach National Forest, the Chugach Children's Forest is hosting a media competition open to all Alaskan schools and youth organizations participating in wetland and watershed stewardship projects. Winner will be selected for "Crowd Favorites" and "Best Message" - each will win $1000 in field trip … [Read more...]
Speaker Engagement: Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods”
Richard Louv, the award-winning author of Last Child in the Woods, will be at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium on September 6th at 7:00 pm. He will talk about his recent book, the Nature Principle, Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder, as well as the research from his earlier work on the connection between youth and nature. This event is free to the public and sponsored by: … [Read more...]