2022 Chicago Area Urban Forestry Career Development Event

Joliet Jr. College, Morton Arboretum, Chicago Area Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT), and Section 8 Illinois FFA invite you to participate in the Urban Forestry Career Development Event on September 23, 2022.  This is an invitational event so all schools offering courses in Agricultural Education, Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science, Horticulture, and Botany are welcome to participate.  The event has been designed for a teacher to have all students in a course participate, not just selected students.

Format: The event will be conducted IN PERSON this year.

You are free to arrive anytime, but we will start the contest at 10:00 am SHARP. We expect to conclude around 12:30. Lunch will not be provided, it will be on your own.

Inclusion Statement: We value all learners. If you have a student who needs accommodations, please contact organizer Luke Allen to discuss.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee to participate.

Rules:

• Pre-registration is required for planning purposes.

• This is an individual contest, teams will not be identified.  Top 4 students scores create the school score for ranking purposes. 

• There is no limit to the number of students you may register.

• Teachers/Chaperones are expected to assist in grading the tests/identifications.

Day of Event Contact: Luke Allen, cell 815-530-2065

 Location: Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois

RSVP ASAP (deadline 9/20/22, 11:59pm) with student names:

•  Non-Agriculture teachers: submit RSVP HERE.  

• Agriculture Teachers: Register through the ILAgEd website.

Notes:

Simple calculators may be used.  

Students should bring a clipboard and pencils.

No smart watches, headsets/earbuds, or smart phones are allowed during the event.  This is expected to be an individual event, there is no team component.

Event will be held rain or shine- have your students prepare accordingly.

Thanks to our event sponsors!