Cook Forest State Park and the North Central Region Math/Science Education Collaborative will be conducting an ‘Old Growth Forest Ecosystems Teacher Workshop’ on August 7-8 with the option to receive ACT 48 hours.

This event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on both days.

This two-day workshop will emphasize old growth forest characteristic identification used to delineate forest types between ancient and younger age stands within Cook Forest State Park, Hearts Content, and Anders Run Natural Areas.

Various forest mensuration tools and techniques will be utilized.

Advanced tree identification via ancient bark character and shape will be presented as well as field identification of reptiles, birds, and amphibians associated with old growth forests.

Teachers will receive a copy of Sierra Club Guide to the Ancient Forests of the Northeast by Dr. Bruce Kershner and Robert Leverett and Eastern Old Growth Forests: Prospects for Rediscovery and Recovery by Mary Byrd Davis.

Participants should bring a bag lunch, rain gear, and proper hiking footwear.

Refreshments will be provided.

The cost of the event is $125/participant.

Must pre-register by contacting the Math/Science Collaborative at (814)393-1612 or [email protected].

The first day begins at Cook Forest State Park, Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom.

A car-pool will be organized the second day for the trip to Hearts Content and Anders Run.