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The Duke Forest is an outdoor classroom and living laboratory for you to utilize. How will you use the Duke Forest to enrich your academic, professional, & personal pursuits while at Duke University?
- Participate in ongoing research
- Enroll in classes that use the Forest
- Initiate your own research (think Master’s Projects)
- Create an independent study
- Develop environmental education opportunities
- Apply for assistantships or work study positions
- Or just simply to hike the trails, volunteer with Duke Forest on trail maintenance days, or attend Duke Forest events!
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The Forest is here for you, and importantly, our Duke Forest Staff is here to help!! Email us at dukeforest@duke.edu to set up a meeting with us about using the Duke Forest while you are here at Duke.