Forests education
Wild forest adventure
The Wild Forest Adventure section has been especially designed for students, to provide interesting and relevant information about the forest environment, in a stimulating and fun way.
- Join the 'Wild forest adventure'!
- How to use the online adventure
- Quick Trip shortcut
- Teachers notes
- Activity book
- Escape the everyday at Cumberland State Forest
Glossary
Glossary of forest terms
All the latest in forest and forestry jargon.
Excursions
Excursion programs are offered at Cumberland State Forest (Sydney) and Strickland State Forest (near Gosford). Programs can cater for up to 90 students per day (fees apply). See further information.
- Primary School - Years K, 1 and 2
- Primary School - Years 3-4
- Primary School - Years 5-6
- Secondary School - Years 9-12
Events
Discover the forest in 2008! Forests NSW will again offer a range of exciting events for students and teachers over the next twelve months. Most events are offered free of charge or at minimal cost.
Currently no education events.
Useful stuff
- Preschool:
Forest Fun Colouring Book - Primary:
Activity sheets - blackline masters
Wild Forest Adventure - activity book - Secondary:
In the Living Forest - book
Primefacts & worksheet series
Posters - Teachers:
Professional development - free bus trips
Cumberland forest adventure - self-guided package
Wild forest adventure - teachers notes - Images for assignments:
Download images & captions - from the LandLearn NSW photostream on Flickr - Web links:
Government & forestry-related links
LandLearn NSW - other aspects of primary industries
For further information on Forests NSW publications, contact the Forests Information Centre on 1300 655 687.