Education

Limerick Forest offers a wealth of educational and research opportunities. Increasing public awareness of environmental issues through educational programs based on or in Limerick Forest will benefit both the forest and the citizens of the Leeds and Grenville. 

The Counties' commitment to Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) and its implementation via forest certification standards represents a long-term investment in Limerick Forest. Education of the public to bring about the behavioural changes necessary to understand and support SFM is also a long-term investment, which can be accomplished in many ways. Most of these efforts are centred out of the Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre and the adjacent “Chalet Loop” interpretive trails. Partnerships with a number of local organizations has resulted in the installation of numerous interpretive signs throughout the Limerick trail network.  One of many regional Envirothon competitions takes place each spring in Limerick Forest. A number of partners in the area work together each year to make this high school environmental competition both friendly and educational. Displays, a taxidermy collection and various educational brochures are also available to children’s groups who lease the interpretive centre for weekend visits.

Other past educational events have included guided nature walks hosted by volunteer naturalists and scientists, soils courses for area forestry staff, trapping seminars and visits from various local school groups. Open Houses and Doors Open events also provide the public an opportunity to listen to presentations and go on guided tours to learn more about their community forest.