Forest Education Foundation

Forest Education Foundation The Forest Education Foundation provides excursion and incursion based programs that engage teachers and students with Tasmanian forest environments.

The Forest Education Foundation Inc. (FEF) is a not-for-profit educational institution staffed by qualified and experienced teachers. The Foundation has been providing learning experiences for teachers and students throughout Tasmania for over 25 years (K-12 and beyond).

The fabulous students and teachers of Burnie Year 7 out in the field, investigating the geography and biology of their l...
16/06/2026

The fabulous students and teachers of Burnie Year 7 out in the field, investigating the geography and biology of their local space, Fern Glade. While organising such big days out can be a challenge, the impact of these first-hand experiences is always worth it.

An engaging North West program supporting Marist Trade Readiness students to connect with experienced industry professio...
25/05/2026

An engaging North West program supporting Marist Trade Readiness students to connect with experienced industry professionals and gain insight into careers in the forest industry.

10/12/2025

In 2025, we created a dedicated North West Outreach Program, connecting with Prep to Year 6 students through engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experiences. The program brought forest science and geography to life through a Forest Museum - inspiring curiosity about local landscapes, ecosystems, a...

A lucky break in this windy weather allowed us to work with some wonderful Year 7/8 students on their Biological Science...
15/10/2025

A lucky break in this windy weather allowed us to work with some wonderful Year 7/8 students on their Biological Sciences curriculum at the Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary. These programs focussed on classification, fieldwork skills and, of course, getting out in and enjoying forests. Learn more about secondary programs: https://www.forest-education.com/our-programs/secondary-programs/

No better way to enjoy this wild spring weather than heading out on a Geography field trip! Term 3 was a busy period for...
30/09/2025

No better way to enjoy this wild spring weather than heading out on a Geography field trip!
Term 3 was a busy period for the FEF with year 9 field trips, helping students to connect to local places, learn new skills and understand the ways people interact with forest landscapes.

Lucky us - A sunny Spring day exploring the physical conditions of different forest types and the plant and animal speci...
18/09/2025

Lucky us - A sunny Spring day exploring the physical conditions of different forest types and the plant and animal species which thrive there! Thanks to the teachers and Year 5/6 students for joining us in forest for a fabulous day of learning.

Learning in the field—literally! A memorable day teaching students about the benefits of trees on farms, the carbon cycl...
11/08/2025

Learning in the field—literally! A memorable day teaching students about the benefits of trees on farms, the carbon cycle, and the innovation involved in a new shearing shed at St Peters Pass.

We loved working in the North West with the Kinder to Year 6 students of Smithton Primary School 🌳🔍 Inquisitive students...
29/07/2025

We loved working in the North West with the Kinder to Year 6 students of Smithton Primary School 🌳🔍 Inquisitive students and wonderful staff made for a fantastic couple of Forest Field Days exploring the Science and Geography of our forest ecosystems.

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Biological Sciences Building, Sandy Bay UTAS Campus
Hobart, TAS
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