Forest Forensics

Forest Explorations
Nature-Based Stem Education
Project-Based Real-World Learning

A man with a red backpack walking with three children on a forest trail. The children are wearing orange safety vests and are carrying small bags, with one child wearing a face mask. They are surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.


Junior Trailblazers (ages 3-6): Discover the wonders of nature! Explore insects, plants, and animals through fun hands-on activities and exciting outdoor adventures.

Mighty Explorers (ages 7-12): Dive into forest ecosystems! Study insects, trees, and habitats through interactive challenges, field investigations, and museum explorations.

For Little Adventurers
& Young Investigators

Schedule

Week 5 (Jul 20 - Jul 31)

Week 10 (Aug 24 - Aug 28)

Locations & Activities

People gathered on a grassy field in a park, with trees in the background, seen through a framing of tree branches and trunk.
  • Campers dive into the fascinating world of forest insects, using magnifiers to examine anatomy, compare species, and understand how these tiny creatures contribute to a thriving ecosystem.

  • Campers investigate trees and plants through leaf classification, tree-ring analysis, and a study of plant adaptations, uncovering the story of the forest’s past and present.

  • Through hands-on design challenges, campers build model animal shelters and explore how habitat design meets the survival needs of wildlife in the forest.

  • Tracking animal signs, testing soil samples, and observing different biomes, campers piece together the complex relationships that sustain a forest ecosystem.

  • At the biodiversity museum, campers practice real-world ecological techniques, examine specimens, and reflect on conservation strategies that protect forest life.