The Power of Paper: Exploring Science, Sustainability & Careers workshop

Have you ever wondered how paper plates and bowls are made? Join us for this unique PD to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the manufacturing process and learn more about the science and careers related to the power of paper.

Arkansas is a national leader in forestry, with the pulp and paper industry playing a key role in the state’s economy. This one-day professional development workshop equips classroom teachers and career coaches with hands-on, NGSS-aligned activities from Project Learning Tree’s Explore Your Environment K–8 guide, focused on forestry, sustainability, and natural resource careers. 

July 17, 2026
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
AGFC’s Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
8300 Wells Lake Road
Fort Smith, AR 72916
Lunch will be provided

Participants will also take part in an exclusive tour of Georgia-Pacific’s Dixie Plant, gaining realworld insight into the forest products industry to bring back to their students. Designed for educators, counselors, and youth program leaders, this workshop supports learning in classrooms, career readiness programs, and community settings. This PD qualifies for 6 hours of ADE-approved credit.

Register online through the ESCWorks Events Calendar at: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=578459   

Question: Contact Amber Cobb at amber.cobb@wscstarfish.com .