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NASA and the Forest Service sent tree seeds into space on the Artemis I mission. Learn more about these seedlings and the Apollo 14 Moon Trees that inspired the project. Browse articles, monographs, collector cards, and more related to the Artemis Moon Trees project. 

In 1908, the Forest Service established a system of experimental forests and ranges (EFRs) to be set aside for environmental research. Browse articles and spotlights on these unique research locations and learn more about the science being done there.

The GLOBE Project and Natural Inquirer are working together to provide educational STEM materials to students around the world. Browse Natural Inquirer articles and activities paired with GLOBE lesson plans that further explore a STEM topic.

Project Learning Tree is an environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. Browse connections between Natural Inquirer articles and related Project Learning Tree activities.

Since 1944, Smokey Bear has been educating the public about wildfire prevention. Browse articles, monographs, journals, collector cards, and more about wildfire prevention.

Since 1971, Woodsy Owl has been educating the public about environmental conservation. If you want to "Lend a Hand and Care for the Land," browse the list of articles, activities, videos, and more about conservation, the 4Rs, and citizen science.

Every 5 years the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) publishes a report about the world's forests called the Global Forest Resources Assessment. It contains information about forests in 233 countries and territories. Browse articles and journals about the data collected for these reports reflecting the state of the world's forests.