The International Surface Event and the Hardwood Forest Foundation will present a new education program, "Truth about Trees," to teach school-age children about the benefits of properly harvesting resources. The program, to be held at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29 on the Event Main Stage at Surfaces 2014, is a result of a partnership between the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA).
"Upon attending a similar event at the recent NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase in Ft. Worth, Texas, I knew NWFA needed to host the foundation and its educational program, 'Truth About Trees,' at The International Surface Event. It's amazing what this program can teach young people in a short period of time through keeping them engaged with scientific resources and everyday common-sense learning," said Michael Martin, president and CEO of NWFA, in a statement.
Children will be shuttled to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and they will have the opportunity to talk to professionals in the hardwood industry.
For more information on the shows and sessions taking place during The International Surface Event, visit the Surfaces website at www.surfaces.com.
