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Forest as a Classroom: Exploring the Yacolt Burn State Forest

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026  |  8:30am to 4pm

Cost: No Cost to You!

Pacific Education Institute
Hidden Fields

Welcome Washington Educators for Grades 6-12


Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are partnering to offer a training that invites teachers to explore the Yacolt Burn State Forest as a living classroom. Participants will learn directly from Tribal, public, and private forestry professionals who work in this landscape, gaining insight into the different approaches and shared responsibilities involved in stewarding working forests including forest management, fire, conservation and recreation management. In addition to gaining knowledge about local natural resource management, teachers will be introduced to curriculum to bring this learning back to their classrooms and schoolyards, including relevant activities from Project Learning Tree guides.


Located in Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat counties, the 90,000-acre Yacolt Burn State Forest and nearby areas to the east and north are working forests. Like many of the forests that DNR manages, the lands in Yacolt Burn State Forest are “trust lands,” managed to provide sustainable revenue in support of schools, state universities and local county public services. 


This training is an exciting opportunity for teachers of grades 6-12 to experience the Yacolt Burn State Forest while building knowledge, skills, and confidence to take students outside to learn about the issues that impact their community.


  • Washington Formal Educators that complete the workshop may receive:
  • 7 WA State Approved STEM Clock Hours
  • Assistance with sub reimbursement costs (up to $200 in reimbursement if needed)
  • Lunch
  • Resources
  • Access to support
This is a live Full Day In-Person workshop starting and ending at Battle Ground Events Center in Washington. During the workshop we will be driving through the Yacolt Burn State Forest on unpaved roads and visiting several field sites.  
To reduce the number of vehicles and make travel between stops easier, we encourage participants to carpool, and we will help organize carpools at the start of the day. If you prefer not to drive on forest roads or do not have a suitable vehicle, you will be able to ride with another participant.

For questions about day of activities or course content, please email, Emily Newman @ Enewman@pacificeducationinstitute.org


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Attendee Waiver
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Acknowledgment of Risk: By registering for this workshop, I am aware that I will have the opportunity to participate in activities involving a degree of risk. Recognizing that the organizers will do their best to ensure a safe experience, I understand that certain dangers or accidents may occur. I understand that being out-of-doors for periods of time I may be exposed to natural elements. I am aware that participation in these activities is the choice of the individual and has inherent risks. These injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the Activity location(s) or facility(ies). Nonetheless, I assume all risks of my participation in this Activity, whether known or unknown to me, including travel to and from the Activity (including air travel) or any events incidental to this Activity.

Release of Liability: I agree to release and indemnify the Pacific Education Institute (its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, collectively “PEI” from any loss, damage or cost incurred due to my participation whether caused by the ordinary negligence of the PEI releases or by any other person. I assume full responsibility for the risk of such loss, liability, damage, injury or death.
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