Our Mission

MFC brings schools and communities together to design programming that empowers all students to actively contribute, as citizens and stewards, to the vitality of our

forest communities today and into the future.

Program Overview

The MFC invites schools and communities in rural Central and Northern and Western Maine to engage in a collaborative teaching and learning partnership focused on:

• honoring and building upon knowledge, skills, and expertise of those working to sustain rural Maine’s forests economies.

• creating innovative ways to build enduring social capital in rural communities.

• educating students about how to engage in sustaining working forests and rural communities, emphasizing college and career readiness.

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Students, teachers, parents, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members will share and explore historical perspectives, learn about future job/career opportunities, and engage in innovative problem solving for the long-term viability of Maine’s diverse forest economy and rural communities.  A diverse forest economy includes expansion of sustainable and profitable forest industries, long-term conservation planning, entrepreneurship, and enhancement of recreational opportunities that honor the rich heritage of the region.

Current Partner Schools

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Buckfield Jr./Sr. High School, Buckfield

Maine Forest Collaborative Class taught by Caleb McNaughton

Greenville Consolidated School, Greenville

Grades 7 & 8 Science Classes taught by Selena Tardif 

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Forest Hills School, Jackman

Environmental Science Class taught by Evan Worster

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Telstar High School, Bethel

Environmental Science class taught by Elke Blauss

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Piscataquis High School, Guilford

Maine Forest Collaborative class taught by Gary Scavette

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Schenck High School, East Millinocket

Life Science class taught by JP Smith

New schools will be accepted in the 2022-2023 school year!

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