In a one-hour program on March 13th, Alaska Public Radio's Hometown Alaska program hosted Chugach National Forest staff, to discuss the first phase of their 3-year planning process. The CNF is doing something a little different this time around - coming to the public for input early on in the process. Learn about the process and how you can be part of the future of the forest - listen to the … [Read more...]
Share Your Thoughts on Forests of the Future Tomorrow on Hometown Alaska
The Chugach National Forest Revision Plan is underway, and all Alaska communities are invited to share ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future of national forests with those working directly on the plan. It's in early stages now, so public input at this point will be especially significant. Join host Kathleen McCoy and US Forest Service staff working directly on the planning process for an … [Read more...]
Cordova High Students Assist in Forest Plan Revision
Cordova High students put their mark on the Chugach National Forest Plan Revision by sharing the ways they like to use the forest with USFS and Alaska Geographic staff. Students were asked about the things they like to do both indoors and out – predictably, sleeping and eating where high on the indoor list, and jumping into rivers and lakes was popular as an outdoor activity. Students also … [Read more...]
Thank you NEEF!
Thank you to NEEF and Toyota Motor Sales USA, inc. for awarding Alaska Geographic $5000 to strengthen our capacity to involve youth in a more meaningful way. Local youth and Chugach Children’s Forest alumni will assist in planning expeditions while building outdoor leadership skills. “NEEF is the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, connecting people to … [Read more...]
Marine Debris Expedition Film to Show at Alaska Forum on the Environment
Hooray for Jacob, Jo, and Ethan! Their film What we Found in PWS, documenting their experiences last summer on the week-long Marine Debris Expedition, was selected to be screened at the Alaska Forum on the Environment Film Festival! Join us for the debut at 11:00 am, Friday Feb 8th, at the Dena’ina Convention Center, Tikahtnu D on the 3rd … [Read more...]
Chugach Children’s Forest is Awarded $2,500 from The North Face
The North Face Awards Explore Fund Grant to Chugach Children’s Forest Chugach Children’s Forest supports a national effort to increase outdoor exploration among Alaskan youth The North Face, has awarded an Explore Fund grant to Chugach Children’s Forest for winter micro-expeditions. The Explore Fund’s mission is to inspire and enable the next generation of explorers by funding non-profit … [Read more...]
Chugach Children’s Forest Website is Finalist for 2013 APPL Award
11/30/12 The Association of Partners for Public Lands has chosen the Chugach Children's Forest website to be a finalist for its 2013 Multi-Media and Outreach category. Winners will be announced at the Partnership Conference, taking place in Portland Oregon in March. The Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) is a not-for-profit organization working to enhance the potential of its … [Read more...]
Highland Tech, Begich schools kick off service projects in the Chugach
Fall 2012 Service Projects on the Chugach National Forest got off to a great start with a visit by 80 students from Highland Technical High School in Anchorage. Forty hardy students ventured to Whittier to work with Forest Service trail crews to repair erosion damage on the Portage Pass Trail. On the other side of the Tunnel, student crews enhanced salmon habitat and reinforced stream banks by … [Read more...]
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