A mobile living-learning laboratory, The Tree Lab is a place-based, STEM education experience, where participants gain firsthand career training in agriculture, forestry, natural resources and ecosystem restoration.
Oceana County, Michigan.
Pop. 26,659
Situated along 27 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, Oceana county boasts majestic forests and a rich history of timber mills, orchards and farms. Known as the "Asparagus Capital of the World", summertime visitors cherish Oceana's pristine beaches & serene forest preserves, enjoying unmatched recreation & charming small towns.
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA)
and the loss of coastal habitat & riparian forest buffer.
Hemlock trees provide critical coastal habitat, help stabilize dunes, and cool inland streams. An invasive insect called the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid threatens Michigan's 170 million hemlock trees. The insect’s wool-like egg sacks invade hemlock’s needles, an
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA)
and the loss of coastal habitat & riparian forest buffer.
Hemlock trees provide critical coastal habitat, help stabilize dunes, and cool inland streams. An invasive insect called the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid threatens Michigan's 170 million hemlock trees. The insect’s wool-like egg sacks invade hemlock’s needles, and without treatment, infested trees die within four to 10 years. While
The Oceana Coastal Conservation Corridor
& The Tree Lab
In partnership with The Oceana Conservation District & The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, The Tree Lab works with K12 schools, local businesses, and community organizations to deliver 'Place-Problem-Project' based STEM career training to Oceana county youth. Students and forestry
The Oceana Coastal Conservation Corridor
& The Tree Lab
In partnership with The Oceana Conservation District & The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, The Tree Lab works with K12 schools, local businesses, and community organizations to deliver 'Place-Problem-Project' based STEM career training to Oceana county youth. Students and forestry conservation professionals will plant over 22,000 new trees to replace & diversify the dying hemlock trees.
Tree Science Experts
& Industry Professionals
Our team is comprised of foresters, conservation technicians, ecological design engineers, tree nursery managers & innovate wood product + technology specialists. These STEM careers are potential pathways we share with The Tree Lab students, paired with industry matched training schools and co
Tree Science Experts
& Industry Professionals
Our team is comprised of foresters, conservation technicians, ecological design engineers, tree nursery managers & innovate wood product + technology specialists. These STEM careers are potential pathways we share with The Tree Lab students, paired with industry matched training schools and college degree programs available to Oceana high school graduates .
Shelby High School
To learn more and support, please visit our friends at: https://oceanacan.org/
Shelby High School
Shelby Middle School
Shelby Middle School
Hart Elementary School
Hart Elementary School
Camp Miniwanca - Shelby, MI
Camp Miniwanca - Shelby, MI
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