The Western Newfoundland Model Forest has been working closely with District #3 School Board for the past 10 years. This collaboration has led to a number of events that aim to share the message of sustainable forest and environmental management with our youth.

Some of our shared projects:

Summer Institute in Environmental Education: An annual five-day workshop held in Gros Morne National Park. Teachers in all disciplines explore the values of outdoor education and learn how to translate these values to their students. Click here for more information.

Schoolyard Naturalization: An ongoing project to enhance school yards in the Corner Brook area. By making our school yards safer and more aesthetically pleasing to students, we help promote healthy, outdoor activity and appreciation for the natural environment.

High school curriculum: We have been working with the district to develop Ecosystems 1206, a high school curriculum to be implemented throughout the province that focuses on issues relevant to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Themes reflect current issues in environmental education such as the boreal forest, the Newfoundland marten, and carbon accounting/climate change issues.

Envirothon: We have helped spearhead and continue to run the annual Envirothon in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This competition brings students together to test their knowledge of environmental issues, and gives them the opportunity to represent their province at international competition. Click here for more information.

Regional Science Fair Awards: We provide an annual cash prize, as well as reference material, to winners of the province’s regional high school science fairs. Click here for more information.