Forestry Institute for Teachers summer sessions running from June 14, 2026 to July 25, 2026.

Native Tree Farm and Research (NTFR) Urban Arboriculture Arborist Summer Camp introduces campers to the science, stewardship, and hands-on work of caring for urban environments. Students (ages 16-24) learn invasive pest control care and behavior observations while tackling DC region's invasive spotted lanternfly environments. Participants will explore DC's tree canopy with certified arborists, study tree biology, health and soil science, monitor, capture and assess lanternflies, collect specimens and record data, learn invasive pest control strategies that protect urban ecosystems, observe climbing demonstrations and learn pruning basics, and discover how trees support climate resilience. Participants develop practical arboriculture skills and explore careers in forestry, landscaping and conservation through real-world problem-solving. Dates: June 22 - Aug. 7

The Lambeth Family Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are residents of Washington. Students planning to pursue postsecondary education in business, computer science/information technology, environmental studies, engineering, economics, forestry, natural sciences, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their academic strength, leadership, and participation in extracurricular and community activities. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. The scholarship is renewable.