Forestry and Environmental Camp

The Forestry and Environmental Studies Camp is a three day 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:

1. Ecology, Silviculture – ecosystems, soil pits, plant and tree identification
2. Entomology – bark beetles, defoliators and other forest pests
3. Air Photos and Mapping – reading maps and air photos, use of stereoscope
4. Search and Rescue – orienteering, search plan and implementation
5. Range Ecology and Management – Lac du Bois Grasslands
6. Tree Planting – BEC Zones, planting and restoration
7. Fire Management – hand tools, fire pump operation, skills competition
8. Aquatics – aquatic ecosystems, use of microscopes
9. First Nations Practices – edible plants, medicine, culture
10. Forest Measurements – GPS, tree height, diameter, age and volume

Who Attends: Twenty-six grade 11-12 students

Date: Early October

Location: McQueen Lake Environmental Camp

Fee: $75.00

Application Due Date: June 30th for guaranteed spots. Applications received afterwards are subject to availability

Application: McQueen Lake Environmental Camp Application (please print one sided)