McQueen Lake - Forestry and Environmental Camp

The Forestry and Environmental Studies Camp will be a three day/two night camp that is hosted at the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre. Learning takes place in a forest and aquatic ecosystem system setting at the Centre.  Students learn about the diversity of various environments and the range of related employment opportunities. Students interested in a career in any of the following areas are advised to attend the camp to learn more about the following subjects:

• Ecology, Silviculture – ecosystems, soil pits, plant & tree identification
• Entomology – bark beetles, defoliators and other forest pests
• Air Photos & Mapping – reading of maps & air photos, use of stereoscope
• Search & Rescue – compassing, search plan & implementation
• Range Ecology & Management – Lac du Bois grasslands
• Tree Planting – BEC Zones, planting & restoration
• Fire Management – hand tools, fire pump operation, skills competition
• Aquatics – aquatic ecosystems, use of microscopes
• Indigenous Land Use – edible plants, medicines, culture
• Forest Measurements – GPS, tree height, diameter, age & volume
• Careers

Who Attends: Twenty-four grade 10-12 students

Date: Thursday, October 2, to Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: Depart 9:00 am Thursday by bus from the McArthur Island Sport Centre, Return 2:00 pm Saturday to the Henry Grube Education Centre

Location: McQueen Lake Environmental Camp

Fee: $175.00

Application Due Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Application: 2025 Forestry and Environmental Camp Application

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