William Ferrell Forest Discovery Trail
Would you like to go on a Moonlight Meander?
Glowing fungi! Luminescent lichen! Owl calls and moonlight!
The William Ferrell Forest Discovery Program is pleased to announce our 3rd Moonlight Meander event! In partnership with the Corvallis Environmental Center and Winter Wildlife Field Days, and featuring Heart of the Valley Astronomers, we welcome you to join us in Peavy Arboretum for a guided forest walk as day turns to night.
When: Friday, March 14th, 6:30-8pm
Where: Peavy Arboretum
Registration and more details HERE!
What is the Forest Discovery Trail?
Are you ready to explore the Forest Discovery Trail? This program has been developed to honor Dr. William Ferrell, the first forest ecologist hired by the College of Forestry. Check out our list of online video resources.
Tour Materials
Follow the Forest Discovery Trail signs and stop at each designated area. The cards below (in pdf format) will guide you in activities for each of the stops. You may want to download all the cards as one file on your smartphone or device before going out to the forest!
Forest Discovery Backpacks
Forest Discovery Backpacks contain the materials teachers and group leaders need to lead a Forest Discovery Program outdoor field trip. The backpack contains Activity Cards, assorted art supplies, and more to guide your adventure! Teachers and parents can check-out a Forest Discovery Backpack from the Research Offices by contacting the OSU Research Forests or clicking the link below.
Teacher's Guide
NEW! Forest Explorers Journal
We are excited to announce the newest addition to our Forest Discovery Program, the Forest Explorers Journal. This interactive journal is designed for 4th - 8th graders and is filled with activities and materials to inspire curiosity and scientific exploration about the history and ecology of the OSU Research Forests.
Click the link below to receive a free journal and borrow a journal field kit to help aid you in your explorations.
Already tested the journal? We'd love to hear about it. Please fill out your feedback forms here!