The Windsor Educational Forest (WEF) aims to inspire current and future generations through diverse forms of learning to be stewards of their forested communities and preserve the environment of Massachusetts and beyond in the face of climate change challenges. 

The WEF provides a site for climate/environmental experts to educate students and the public on climate change mitigation strategies, skills, and how to be better stewards of our local and regional forested environment. A rustic structure and trails enable both the study of the habitat, and a site for public education on the impacts of climate change, while also serving as a passive recreation opportunity for the community. 

This Forest provides a living classroom and laboratory for testing and gathering data for students, researchers, and partners. The interdisciplinary educational forest encourages exploration of the complex connections between human activities, land use, and forest ecosystems. By studying forest health, habitat conservation, ecosystem services, and carbon sequestration, this site fosters understanding of how human actions impact natural processes.

For a description of how WEF came to be, read the history about the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 (MVP 2.0) project.