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Skagit Forest Management Teacher Training 2026 Registration

The Skagit Conservation District, Washington Department of Natural Resources, Sierra Pacific Industries, Hampton Lumber, and Glacier Peak Institute are offering a FREE, field-based training in Skagit County July 14-16, 2026.

Join us for an immersive overnight experience led by forestry experts and develop a deeper understanding of natural resources science and management. This training will prepare you to bring forestry education into your classroom! Earn free STEM clock hours with meals and lodging included.

This training is for WA public school teachers who teach grades 6-12. A travel stipend of $75 is available for teachers who attend the July 14-16 program and an online follow up meeting in the fall. Complete this survey to register!
1.What is your name (first + last)?(Required.)
2.What pronouns do you use?
3.What is the best email to use to contact you? (Note: because the training is scheduled for July, email communications will continue after the end of the school year. Please choose an email address you will continue to monitor through the summer!)(Required.)
4.What is the best phone number to use to contact you?
5.At what school do you work?(Required.)
6.What school district do you work for?(Required.)
7.What grade(s) do you teach?(Required.)
8.Are you a CTE teacher?(Required.)
9.What courses do you teach?(Required.)
10.What are you hoping to get out of this workshop?(Required.)
11.How did you hear about this program?(Required.)
12.Have you attended this workshop in the past?(Required.)
13.What is your previous experience with forest management?(Required.)
14.Describe your previous experience with forest management, if any:
15.This is a field-based training, which may include opportunities for walking and hiking. What is your desire for physical activity during this training?
Some physical activity will be required to access certain sites, but we can adjust the amount of hiking based on participant interests.(Required.)
The less activity the better
I am up for longer hikes!
16.Do you have any accessibility needs that we should consider when planning this workshop? If so, please describe them here:
17.Do you have any dietary restrictions? If so, please describe them here:
18.We have booked the Cedar Springs Lodge for the nights of July 14th and 15th. We recommend that you stay at the Lodge to participate in evening programs and connect with the other teachers, but we also understand that you may have family responsibilities. Do you plan to stay at the lodge? Lodging is free.(Required.)
19.Is there anything else you would like to share as we plan this training?