Local students learn about forestry at Wood Magic Fair
Published 2:00 pm Thursday, November 28, 2024
- Students from Katie Gibson’s class at Carver Elementary School recently attended MSU’s Wood Magic Science Fair in Starkville. Submitted photo
Third and fourth-grade students from Carver, Parkview, Poplar Springs and Southeast elementary schools attended MSU’s Wood Magic Science Fair during the month of October.
The Fair, celebrating its 31st year, educates the next generation about forest products. Third and fourth graders from across the state were on campus to learn about forestry and the importance of forest products.
Students were taught that wood is renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and durable in an exciting and engaging format.
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary students in Brittney Harkin’s class were able to attend the Wood Magic Science Fair held in October at Mississippi State University. Submitted photo
The Wood Magic Science Fair was hosted by the university’s Department of Sustainable Bioproducts in the College of Forest Resources.
Sponsors included the Mississippi Forestry Association; the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association; the Sustainable Forestry Initiative; Viance LLC and the Mississippi State Forest and Wildlife Research Center.
