Teaching Forestry in Concrete Jungles
Thursday, May 15, 2025 · 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Bring the forest to your urban classroom! Join us for "Urban Roots," a dynamic one-day workshop where educators will gain hands-on strategies for teaching forestry concepts to K-8 students in city environments. Experience age-appropriate activities, practice outdoor teaching techniques, and leave with resources you can implement immediately. Perfect for classroom teachers (all), ANR agents, 4-H volunteers, afterschool leaders, and community educators working with urban youth.
For more information, contact Dr. Trakela Wright-Hicks at twright-hicks@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments.