Teacher Conservation Tour: Arkansas Timber Industries and Forestry Careers Workshop

Arkansas Timber Industries and Forestry Careers

June 26-27, 2025
El Dorado, AR 71730

According to the Arkansas Center for Forest Business report “2023 U.S. Forestry Economic Contribution by State”, Arkansas’s economy has the second-highest dependence on the forestry industry in the nation and is #1 among Southern states. From genetically enhanced tree seedlings to engineered wood products; science and technology are quickly advancing within the forestry sector and Arkansas’s timber industries are leading the way

Join us for this interactive, educational 2-day STEM workshop focusing on some of Arkansas’ forest industries, Arkansas grown forest products, and forestry-related careers. Participants will tour production facilities to learn how Glulam beams and cross-laminated timbers are made, a seedling nursery to learn how genetics improves tree seedling growth, and possibly a facility tour of an oriented strand board (OSB) mill. Participants will also learn about various career opportunities that exist within the forestry sector.

Registration

Registration is limited to 25. Limited overnight single-occupancy hotel lodging is available on a first-come first-reserved basis.

Registration is $30 or $80 if lodging is provided. Registration fees are non-refundable. Participants will receive 12 hours of PD, lunch both days, overnight lodging on Thursday (if requested), a $25 Amazon or Walmart gift card, and resources and curriculum for the classroom and educational programs.

Visit https://www.arkforests.org/page/TCT for more information and links to register. Space is limited so register early to reserve your spot.

Contact

Questions, please contact Rob Beadel at rbeadel@arkforests.org.