CALS student club spotlight: Forestry Club

Q&A with Delaney Graef, club president

Group of students standing on large boulders at the edge of a lake with tall evergreen trees on the other side.
Any student can join the Forestry Club and partake in the many club activities offered - everything from timbersports to helping improve local forests.

What are the goals and missions of the Forestry Club?

The Forestry Club’s main mission is to inspire and guide forestry majors, and any other major, into future career opportunities. We strive to provide members with real-life forestry experience and opportunities to build friendships!

When and where does the club meet?

The Forestry Club meets in 202 Science Hall II every other Tuesday.

What opportunities does the club have for students to get involved? Leadership?

The club has an extensive executive team providing students with leadership potential, such as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, social media managers, CALS Council representatives, intramural captains, tree farm managers and timbersports captains. Club members can always provide input on any club activities.

What are some club events, activities, or fundraisers?

The Forestry Club attends ClubFest, Sustainapalooza, and participates in Trunk or Treat. The club's main fundraiser is our annual Christmas Tree Sales at Reiman Gardens.

Who can join the club? Are there any requirements?

Anyone can join the Forestry Club!

What makes the Forestry Club fun and unique?

Forestry Club is truly a multi-faceted organization. Club meetings offer members insights from professionals in the forestry industry. Our club has timber sports practices and conclaves that offer members the ability to show off their lumberjack skills! This opportunity allows members to travel and compete. We also conduct community service to improve local forests. The Forestry Club truly does it all!

Is there anything else you want to share about the club?

The Forestry Club is happy to welcome anyone. Follow our Instagram at @forestryclub_at_isu.

Information compiled by Katrina Hageman