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Programs
Education Overview
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 The Ford Center and Ford Research Forest provide educational opportunities for all ages.
While some programs are run directly by center staff and School of Forest Resources and Environmental
Science faculty, the Ford Center specializes in facilitating classes, seminars, camps, and training
sessions, that are offered by fellow educational organizations.
Housing, food services, lecture and classroom space, computing facilities,
recreational opportunities, and most importantly a vast outdoor classroom are all nestled together
in the historic village of Alberta, MI. The center has the capacity to host several groups at once. |
K-12 Education
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The Ford Center partners with educational organization such as
Trees for Tomorrow, the
MTU Youth Programs, or the
Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Mathematics,
and Environmental Education to provide outdoor, hands-on learning experiences for students
in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and throughout the Midwest.
Single Day Excursion
(1 Day Field Trip)
This sample outline focuses on the topic of "sustainability".
Because of Alberta's rich history, the issue is approached both from the social and natural
resource perspectives. The excursion is adaptable to all age groups and can include various
sub-topics, such as, history, technological applications, or biological and ecosystem science.
Single Day Excursion (1 Day Field Trip)
Sample Schedule 
9:00 - Arrival/Registration & Welcome (Introduction to Alberta, and the MTU School of
Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Careers in Forestry video)
9:30 - Ecosystem 1: Jack Pine Plains and Even-aged Forestry
10:30 - Ecosystem 2: Northern Hardwoods and Uneven-aged Forestry
12:00 - Lunch (picnic or cafeteria)
12:30 - A Vision of Sustainability: Alberta Town site and Mill Tour
2:00 - Departure
*Times and topics are flexible and can be adjusted to meet your group's needs.
Content is communicated using age appropriate methods. For more information
contact the Ford Center Office. |
K-12 Resource Links
Kid's Corner
The Living Forest & Forests Forever
Project Learning Tree
Learning, Experience, & Activities in Forestry
Michigan Outdoors Explorers Club |
Graduate and Undergraduate Education
The Ford Center Campus and especially the Ford Research Forest are extensively
used by the undergraduate and graduate degree programs at MTU's School of Forest Resources
and Environmental Science.
Integrated Field Practicum
(Fall Camp)
This semester long undergraduate opportunity is an immersion experience for natural
resource students. While housed at Alberta these juniors spend the majority of their
time in the surrounding forests and rivers.
Isle Royale Field Camp
Masters International Peace Corps Program
Graduate students from around the United States pursue both their masters degree as
well as service in the Peace Corps. The first semester of this life changing
experience is spent at Ford Center, in preparation for their eventual international
service. |
Professional Education
Program are offered for both professional educators and natural resource professionals.
Current Programs
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