Inside Education: Bridging Classrooms and Forests with Kathryn Wagner

In this episode of Forestry Talks, host Aspen Dudzic sits down with Kathryn Wagner, Executive Director of Inside Education, to explore the transformative power of environmental and forestry education. Kathryn shares her journey from high school teacher to leading Inside Education, an organization at the forefront of natural resource education in Alberta. Together, they discuss the impact of field trips, teacher professional development, and initiatives like the Forestry Futures Alliance. Discover how these programs inspire students and teachers alike to engage with Alberta’s forests, nurture sustainable practices, and envision a future where environmental stewardship thrives.

The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a non-profit association that has been the voice of the sustainable forest industry in Alberta since 1942. Alberta's forest industry supports over 31,500 jobs and generates $5.8 billion in provincial GDP.

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