

Empowering students to actively contribute to the vitality
of our forested communities today and into the future.
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:
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honoring and building upon knowledge, skills, and expertise of those working to sustain rural Maine’s forests economies.
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creating innovative ways to build enduring social capital in rural communities.
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educating students about how to engage in sustaining working forests and rural communities, emphasizing college and career readiness.
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
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
Forest Hills School, Jackman
Environmental Science Class taught by Evan Worster
Telstar High School, Bethel
Environmental Science class taught by Elke Blauss
Piscataquis High School, Guilford
Maine Forest Collaborative class taught by Gary Scavette
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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