Canopy’s Junior Forester Leadership Program
JANUARY-APRIL 2025 | TUESDAYS, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Canopy's Junior Forester Leadership program trains high school students as environmental educators and leaders teaching 3rd and 4th grade students about the importance of trees. At after-school programs in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, these teen leaders will teach "Junior Foresters" about the benefits of tree through hands-on nature based activities. This is a wonderful opportunity for high school teens passionate about the environment to build their confidence as educators, leaders, and stewards of trees!
DETAILS
- Every Tuesday from January 28th through April 1st 2025.
- Limited transportation can be provided.
- Programs take place at Los Robles School in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven School in Menlo Park.
- Planning sessions take place at the Canopy office in Palo Alto.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
- Learn the benefits of trees and urban forestry.
- Receive training in outdoor education and teaching strategies for engaging elementary age students in scientific inquiry and hands-on learning
- Design lessons, games, and activities to teach younger students
about trees.
- Practice teaching and classroom management skills.
- Experience and learn about environmental education as a career.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Tania Cooley, Environmental Educator, at tania@canopy.org.
Scan the QR code on the flier or visit canopy.org/junior-foresters
to apply for the Spring 2025 cohort.
