CIF Teachers’
Forestry Tour
Tuesday August 6th to
Friday August 9th, 2013
Canadian Ecology Centre
Samuel de Champlain Prov.Park
Mattawa, Ontario
The Search is on for
Educators!
Highlights Include:
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Science sessions
coupled with field
activities
Mill and Field tours
Evening workshops and
socials
Applicable to curriculum
including High Skills
Major sectors in
Forestry and the
Environment
Meet Professionals—
foresters, technicians,
plus many more
Resources (English and
French)
Great networking
opportunity
Teachers are invited to participate in a unique and
informative Professional Development opportunity.
Learn the facts about Forest Science and Forest
Management during this four day themed PD
FULLY
SPONSORED!
experience. Hands-on sessions coupled with field
(Limited to 30 participants)
trips, curriculum based activities, forestry tours,
For more information:
Canadian Ecology Centre,
Phone : (888) 747-7577
Local: (705) 744-1715
Fax: (705)744-1716
[email protected]
www.canadianecology.ca
www.cif-ifc.org
evening workshops and socials are included in this
one of kind SPONSORED tour.
A learning opportunity you can’t miss!
Limited space available...
Check out the CEC Teachers’ ForestryTour
video:
Click on the Professional Development tab at www.canadianecology.ca
FORESTRY & MINING
Teachers Tours
Registration Form
Canadian Ecology Centre, Mattawa Ontario, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
The best PD opportunity you’ll ever have…and it’s free!
Please complete the registration form clearly and neatly.
Please choose your PD Option(s). Two dates are available for the
Mining Tour, please choose only one date.
□ Forestry Tour: Tuesday August 6th to Friday August 9th, 2013
□ Mining Tour: Monday July 29th to Friday August 2nd, 2013
□ Mining Tour: Monday August 19th to Friday August 23rd, 2013
*NOTE: Each tour is
open to educators in
both the elementary
and secondary levels.
Open to a maximum of
30 teachers yearly per
tour. A deposit is
required to hold your
space on the tour.
STEP 1 – CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: _________________________________
Email #1: ____________________________________________
Email #2: __________________________________________________
Sex:
Male
Female
Home Contact Information
School Contact Information
Home Phone Number: ________________________
School/Work Phone Number: _________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________
School Name: ______________________________________________
City/Province: ______________________________
School Board: ______________________________________________
Postal Code: ________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
School Fax Number: _________________________________________
Emergency Contact (while at the CEC)
Name: ________________________________
Relationship to you: ___________________________________
Daytime Phone Number: _____________________
Evening Phone Number: _____________________________________
Cell Phone: ________________________________
STEP 2 – ACCOMMODATIONS
You will be sharing accommodations with one or two other people. Check out the CEC website for pictures.
Please indicate your preferences.
 I go to bed early
 I go to bed late
Do you have anyone in particular you would like to room with?
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Dietary Needs (please list any dietary requirements or food allergies/sensitivities, etc…):
STEP 3 – GENERAL TEACHING INFORMATION/EXPECTATIONS
1. How long have you been teaching? __________
2. What Grade(s) ____________and Subject(s) are currently teaching this year and hoping/planning to teach next year:
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3. Do you currently take your students on field trips outside of the classroom?
If yes…How many times during the year? ____________.
What type of “out of the classroom” experiences do you provide for your students and/or where do you take your
students on field trips? ________________________________________________________________________________
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If no…Why not? ______________________________________________________________________________________
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What further skills/knowledge would you like that would help you to provide more “out of the classroom” or
“experiential” opportunities for your students?
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4. What are any personal and/or professional expectations from participating in the Forestry and/or Mining Tour? What are
you hoping to learn? What do you want to bring back to your classroom/school?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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5. Where did you hear about the FORESTRY and/or MINING Teachers Tour? _________________________________________
Other Information (Mining Tour Only):
Shoe Size (male sizing) _____
Jacket Size (male sizing) _____
Do you have a tent? _____
Do you have a sleeping bag and sleeping pad? _____
A Medical Information and Consent form, as well as a detailed information package will be sent to
all participants closer to the tour dates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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annual FORESTRY TOUR – FREE 4 days/3nights PD experience includes:
Tuesday through Friday shared accommodations
All meals starting with Tuesday dinner through to Friday lunch
Day and evening activities/sessions beginning at 3pm on Tuesday and concluding at 1pm on Friday
Hands-on and interactive program to explore various aspects of the forest industry
Field trips and guest speakers
Added Value Experience (Forestry Tour Only - additional cost applies)
Monday night shared accommodation, Tuesday breakfast and lunch and Canoe Paddle Making
Session on Tuesday (9am-3pm) prior to start of Tour
4th annual MINING TOUR - FREE 5 days/4 Nights PD experience includes:
• Monday through Friday shared accommodations
• All meals starting with Monday dinner through to Friday lunch
• Day and evening activities/sessions beginning at 3pm on Monday and concluding at 1pm on Friday
• Hands-on and interactive program to explore various aspects of modern mining
• Field trips, guest speakers and overnight camping trip
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Please send your completed application to the mailing address below or Fax to 705-744-1716:
The Canadian Ecology Centre, 6905 Hwy 17, Box 430, Mattawa, ON, P0H 1V0.
A $50.00 DEPOSIT (PER TOUR) AND ANY ADDITIONAL FEES ARE REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION.
The deposit will be refunded to all participants at the completion of the tour
Deposits will not be refunded for any cancellations made less than 1 month to the start of the tour dates.
NOTE: TEACHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL COSTS
FORESTRY Tour
$50.00 Deposit
Added Value Experience
(Forestry Tour Only)
MINING Tour
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$120.00
$50.00 Deposit
+ 13% HST
TOTAL FEES
CHEQUE:
PAYABLE TO: THE CANADIAN ECOLOGY CENTRE
CREDIT CARD
CARD NUMBER: __________________________________________________
CARD TYPE: _______________________ EXPIRY DATE: _________________
(MC/VISA ONLY)
NAME OF CARD HOLDER: __________________________________________
(Please Print)
SIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDER: _____________________________________
You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been received.
Questions? Please contact [email protected] or 888-747-7577 ext 575. Or visit our
website and view the “You Tube” videos, www.canadianecology.ca
Office Use Only
Registration Received: ______________________
Deposit Received: __________________________
Total still owing: $___________________________
Final payment Received: ______________________