Education

Education


The Lumber Heritage Region is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of our region’s rich history, environmental legacy, and cultural significance. Our Education section offers a wealth of resources to inspire individual learning and tools to support parents and educators in bringing these themes to life.

Explore lesson plans, activities, and tools that connect students and youth to the stories of Pennsylvania’s forests, the timber industry, and the people who shaped them. These resources also tie into broader historical and ecological themes, providing opportunities to enhance lessons in history, science, technology, reading, art, math and more.

Whether you’re enriching a classroom curriculum or looking for engaging ways to teach important topics at home, these resources make it easy to bring learning to life. Dive into our collection and start exploring today!

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Education

Civilian Conservation Corps. – Lesson Plans

Teachers and parents, are you searching for meaningful, interactive resources to spark your students’ curiosity about history, conservation, and the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)? Look no further! The Lumber Heritage Region is thrilled to offer brand-new, though... Read more

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North Central PA Regional Planning & Development Commission

The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (NCPRPDC) serves as a vital resource for businesses and communities across Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, North Central delivers a... Read more

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PennWest Small Business Development Center – SBDC

Starting or growing a small business in Pennsylvania just got easier, thanks to the PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Offering no-cost, confidential consulting services, the SBDC supports entrepreneurs across Armstrong, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, ... Read more

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Stay Ahead with the Ben Franklin Learning Center

In the ever-evolving world of business and digital marketing, staying informed is crucial. The Ben Franklin Learning Center (BFLC) in Erie, PA, has been a trusted resource for over 15 years, providing unbiased, research-based training to help businesses and professionals excel in... Read more

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An Education in Forestry with PA Forest Careers

The forestry and wood products industry is a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s economy, employing over 66,000 people and contributing to 10% of the state’s manufacturing jobs. With the largest hardwood forest in the United States—boasting 121.6 billion board feet of standing saw timb... Read more

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