The fall season at Forfar is underway!
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| International Field Studies Fall 2022 Newsletter |
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| The Dr. Walter "Ben" Bohl Scholarship Fund directly supports both local and international students attending life-changing field study experiences at Forfar Field Station. The scholarship was established to honor and in memory of the many years Ben spent working for International Field Studies as the co-founder and Executive Director of IFS from 1970-2015. |
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| Teacher Workshop is Back! |
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Welcoming teachers from around the world that are new to Forfar Field Station or new to offering field studies experiences to their students. This workshop will provide teachers with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to conduct field studies and incorporate meaningful travel experiences into their teaching and learning practices. We are also offering an optional Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification for those interested. Workshop Dates: July 8-15, 2023 Optional WFA course: July 15-16, 2023 Registration Deadline: December 1, 2022 |
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| Last Chance! Forfar Marine Science Gap Year Winter Program
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This 6-week program is open to any students aged 18-24 interested in gaining more experience in marine science. Students will learn how to scuba dive (no previous experience necessary), earn 5 internationally recognized certifications, take field-based marine science courses, have the chance to earn college credit, and volunteer with local nonprofits. Registration Deadline: Monday, Oct. 31 Program Dates: Jan. 17 - Feb. 25, 2023 |
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| Welcome to our 2022-2023 Staff |
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We welcome Molly, Eban, Jack, and Alex as our new educational interns for the 2022-2023 season! Natalie, Thomas, Skye, and Kelly have returned as interns again this season. Our Field Station Director, Mike, will continue as Station Director. This will be his fifth season with Forfar! Over the past few weeks, our new team has been training and preparing for the upcoming season. You can learn more about our staff members, their backgrounds, and what they bring to our team on our staff profile page. We look forward to another great season at Forfar with these exceptional staff! |
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| Are you interested in traveling solo or with just a few companions? Do you want to join a group of other enthusiastic individuals that share your excitement for adventure? We would love to have you join us on one of our GUIDED TOURS! Here is what we have coming up: Hawaii Off the Beaten Path: 2 SPOTS LEFT!! Dates: July 8-22, 2023
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| After 25 years working as a cook for Forfar Field Station, Ms. Elthy Mae Murphy has retired! Ms. Elthy has a long history with Forfar as her father was a caretaker for the Andros Reef Inn (aka Forfar) when Archie Forfar was away and she would stay in the Director's cabin as a child with her dad. She will now be able to spend more time with her children and grandchilren. We wish her well and appreciate all her time working at Forfar! |
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| US Office
1550 Old Henderson Rd., E268 Columbus, Ohio 43220 [email protected] | 614.268.9930 |
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