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Real World Forestry

Evergreen in partnership with Maryland DNR, hosts the first weekly Forestry program for enrolled college students. This program provides students with the opportunity to gain real world and hands-on skills in the field of forestry, while building their resume.

Students work on real world projects with assistance from seasoned professionals from the field. They are also exposed to chainsaw safety and proper handling, as well as sawmill operations, trail construction and maintenance, and more. At the completion of the program, students receive a recognized certificate by the Maryland DNR when applying for DNR jobs.

This program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

In 2026, this program will run from January 30 through April 24!

Real World Forestry participants posing for a photo between two large trees
Group of people outdoors on a gravel road with a view of the mountains
Two Americorp members holding a hammer and smiling for a photo
Group of people learning about forestry outdoors
A man in suspenders whittling and holding a hammer
Forestry 101

Forestry 101 is a workforce development program, in conjunction with Reynwood Forest Management, designed for students from 9th grade through early college. The goal of the program is to give participants an introduction to the career of forestry. The week long, hands-on, program allows participants to gain a basic understanding of key forestry topics, while working just as they would be in the actual field.

Participants go through an application and interview process, just as they would when applying for a job. During lunch, participants get a break from the hands-on projects and are given an opportunity to sit back and listen. Topics for the program include, but are not limited to, safety and risk management,  tree identification, invasive species control, and forest health.

This program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

In 2026, this program will be held from June 15 through June 19. 

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Two people raking leaves next to a rustic wooden structure
People sitting on the ground outside receiving instruction on a forestry related machine
A group in the woods learning workforce skills from the Forestry 101 program
AmeriCorps

In partnership with Frostburg State University, Evergreen hosts AmeriCorps members each year. This opportunity provides participants with an opportunity to develop new skills, while earning a living stipend and/or education award for their service. Opportunities at Evergreen include: Environmental science, teaching, Museum docents and archive, Tourism, Trails and Outdoor Recreation

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Americorp members in the woods performing conservation tasks
A group of Americorp members in the woods posing for a photo
A group of Americorp members and Evergreen heritage Center employees wearing hardhats engaging in forest conservation
A group of Americorp members in the woods posing for a photo
Americorp members posing for a photo under a tent