Forestry Comes Alive

Canton Academy students attend MSU Wood Magic Science Fair

Canton Academy third- and fourth-graders explored the science of forestry at Mississippi State University’s Wood Magic Science Fair on Oct. 27. The annual event introduced students to wood’s properties and its value as a renewable, recyclable resource.

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Canton Academy students at the MSU Wood Magic Science Fair

Author: Dominique Belcher

Special to The Canton News

Students from Canton Academy recently explored the science of forestry and forest products during a visit to Mississippi State University’s Wood Magic Science Fair.

Third-grade teacher Jenny Howell and fourth-grade teacher Carol Furr brought their classes to the event Tuesday, Oct. 27, at MSU.

Canton Academy students on the steps at the MSU Wood Magic Science Fair

Hosted by the university’s Department of Sustainable Bioproducts in the College of Forest Resources, the annual event introduces students to the science behind wood and forest products. Students learn about wood’s properties and its role as a renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and durable resource.

The event was sponsored by the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association, the Mississippi Forestry Association, MSU’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center and the College of Forest Resources.