The document summarizes the curriculum for an environmental explorations class at New Market Skills Center from September to June. It is divided into monthly/bi-monthly sections focusing on different ecosystems and industries, including prairies and freshwater, salmon ecology, forests, shorelines and estuaries, and wildlife. Students conduct field research with various agencies and participate in restoration projects. They also complete class projects and a challenge course. The primary goals of the class are to introduce students to natural resource management careers, have them work with professionals, develop field and leadership skills, and gain experience to inform their future careers.

1. Environmental
Explorations
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2. A brief look at the year
September – October November – December January – February
Prairie and Fresh Water Salmon Ecology and Forest Ecology and
Ecosystems Harvesting Timber Industry
WDNR, WDFW, TNC, PEI, WDFW, SPSSEG, WDNR, USFS, Port
STREAM Team, Nisqually Tribes Blakely, Green
SSGREEN Diamond, Miller Tree
Farm, State Parks
May – June
March – April Shoreline / Estuary Ecology
Wildlife, Hunting, and and Aquaculture
Endangered Species WDFW, WDNR, Taylor
WDFW, TNC, Audubon, PEI Shellfish, Chelsea Farms
Shellfish, Nisqually Reach Ed
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3. Field
Research
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4. Field Research
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5. Cooperation
with Professional
Biologists
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6. Cooperation with Professional Biologists
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7. Cooperation with Industry
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8. Cooperation with Industry
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9. Restoration Projects
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10. Restoration Projects
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11. Class Projects
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12. Class Projects
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13. Challenge Course
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14. Primary Goals of the Class
 Introduce students to the field of natural
resource management
 Have students work side-by-side with biologists
and professionals in the field (techniques and
tools)
 Develop skills in field data collection and
analysis
 Provide valuable work experience that will
better inform/prepare students as they pursue a
career in natural resource management
 Develop leadership and life skills
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15. Questions or Comments?
Contact Craig Baker at NMSC 360-570-4461
craig.baker@newmarketskills.com