Forestry Week Activities at Horse Lake Elementary

Grade 4/5 students from Horse Lake Elementary got some hands-on forestry experience during Forestry Week activities organized by teacher Emma Raine. Professional Foresters Phil Johnston, Leanne Kaupp, and Lish Boutelier provided hands-on opportunities for students to measure tree heights and ages, as well as distinguish between tree species based on their bark, leaves, and needles. They led our students through our own forest to look for other living things that make the forest their home, and that may pose a risk to tree health.