Natural Resources Management

Introduction to Outdoor Research is a lab-based class designed to get you ready for other natural resource management pathway courses. The curriculum is student-driven and will depend on your interests and questions generated in class discussions.

Horticulture is the art and science of plant propagation and garden maintenance. In this class you will get hands on as well as classroom instruction on plant identification, uses, cultivation, care, and propagation. As often as possible we will integrate what we are learning in the classroom with our current projects in the greenhouse. 

We will use our knowledge and practice to organize and implement a plant sale towards the end of the Semester. Students will share the responsibilities in the greenhouse to carry out this project. We will also be diving deeper into themes from Horticulture 1.

Continuation of Horticulture 2.

Continuation of Horticulture 3.

Fisheries will cover the biology, ecology, identification, and management issues of fish species in Oregon. This class will use field trips, labs, preserved specimens, and other methods to help understand fisheries issues within our state and world. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Outdoor Research or core science class.

Wildlife management prepares a student to identify, manage, protect, and preserve wildlife populations. This class will use field trips, labs, and presentations to help understand wildlife management issues within our state and world. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Outdoor Research or core science class.

Forestry is an exciting class focusing on our diverse forests and covers forest types, policies, forest management practices, cultural uses, and industry. A large portion of this class is lab-based in the field and at school. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Outdoor Research or core science class.

Outdoor Recreation is a course designed and focused for students interested in any outdoor activity requiring the responsible use of natural resources. The student should expect labs, field trips, guest speakers, and projects during the semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Outdoor Research or core science class.

Forest Ecology explores the ecology of different ecoregions around Oregon. Some of the topics covered in the class included disturbance patterns, invasive species, native plants, and biogeochemical cycles. May not be used as third year of science credit unless three required courses (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) have been attempted.

Utilizing field sampling methods to conduct habitat assessments and estimate population sizes, this course will analyze limiting factors to improve wildlife habitat and populations. Includes basic drone operations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Wildlife Ecology or Fisheries Biology or concurrent enrollment.

AP Environmental Science is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. This course explores current environmental issues through discussions, field investigations, and extensive lab work. May not be used as third year of science credit unless three required courses (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) have been attempted.

This class is designed for students to complete the Natural Re-source Management. Students will participate in an established, or self-designed, research project. Requirements are to complete the project and present their findings to an audience. May take more than once for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of 1.5 credits in Natural Resource Management Pathway

This class is designed for students to complete the Natural Re-source Management. Students will participate in an established, or self-designed, research project. Requirements are to complete the project and present their findings to an audience. May take more than once for credit.

As an intern, students will work for a company or organization to gain hands-on and practical experience they can use for future jobs in that industry. This is a student driven course with teacher oversight. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Field Research 1 or concurrent enrollment.