Teacher Conservation Workshops

Join us for a 3-day outdoor learning experience with educators all over Tennessee, where forestry and environmental education are led by professors, foresters, and industry professionals. Teachers and aspiring teachers— get ready to pass the knowledge of our forests to students!

What to expect

  • Engage with Project Learning Tree

    Explore the award-winning curriculum of Project Learning Tree through interactive lessons. Educators receive a free activity book with over 80 activities aligned with NGSS, STEM, and Common Core standards.

  • Explore Tennessee’s Forests

    Walk in the woods with professional foresters and environmental experts to discover the outdoor classroom. Learn about Tennessee’s diverse landscapes and sustainable forestry practices.

  • Discover the Connections Between Forests, Water, and Industry

    Participate in waterway explorations to study aquatic ecosystems, including insects and fish, and learn how these environments interact with forestry. Gain insight into how the forest industry supports conservation efforts while supplying essential products we use every day.

Workshop Registration

Please fill out the form below to reserve your spot for the upcoming Teacher Conservation Workshops. Due to limited spots and similar educational topics each year, repeat attendees are only permitted if spots become available after May 30th.

Lunch is provided each day. Full itinerary and packing tips provided after sign-up. Registration fee must be paid online below.

Relax, trade professional secrets, share experiences and have fun! Tennessee forests are a renewable and sustainable natural resource. You will leave with a wealth of teaching materials and knowledge about our forests to use in the classroom. This science-based, adventure-packed and fun-filled workshop is one you cannot afford to miss.

What teachers are saying

  • “This was one of the best workshops I have ever attended obtained a wealth of knowledge that I could carry back to the classroom and begin to use immediately. I found this workshop to be stimulating, practical and full of information that is applicable to my specific needs as a teacher.”

    Debra Lynne Rogers, Michel, TN

  • “Teachers work hard all year to motivate students. In turn, we need motivation. For me, this came in the form of the Teacher’s Conservation Workshop. Nature has inspired me to coordinate hands-on programs all year. My own family has to continually tell me “keep my eyes on the road” because I just can’t stop looking at the trees.”

    Pamela Bowker, Franklin, TN

  • “I’ve learned so much this week.  It’s very inspiring to be around, witness, and learn from people who know so much about our forests and who have or continue to work with the forest in all different aspects from loggers, to mill workers, to private landowners, and educators.  Thank you so much for passing on the knowledge!  I’ll be sure to pass it on to the teens of the world!  I have a new found respect for the practice of forestry.”

    Vanessa Lazon, Nashville, TN

Connect with Tennessee Forestry Association at 615-883-3832 or visit Contact Us.