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Did you know that termites play an important part in the carbon cycle or that most of our earthworms here in the U.S. are nonnative? Oftentimes these small invertebrates get overlooked, but they can...Did you know that termites play an important part in the carbon cycle or that most of our earthworms here in the U.S. are nonnative? Oftentimes these small invertebrates get overlooked, but they can... -
“Scientific Modeling in Adaptive Management”? The title alone can feel intimidating, like industry jargon or insider language. But this collection of four research articles is really about somet...“Scientific Modeling in Adaptive Management”? The title alone can feel intimidating, like industry jargon or insider language. But this collection of four research articles is really about somet... -
Earth Day is April 22, 2026! Earth Day is a great time to remember just how awe-inspiring our planet is. Here are a few resources to help you share that awe with kids a...Earth Day is April 22, 2026! Earth Day is a great time to remember just how awe-inspiring our planet is. Here are a few resources to help you share that awe with kids a... -
March is Women’s History Month, but at Natural Inquirer, we like to highlight the contributions of women in STEM all year long. Here are just a few of our favorite resources that feature the w...March is Women’s History Month, but at Natural Inquirer, we like to highlight the contributions of women in STEM all year long. Here are just a few of our favorite resources that feature the w... -
Many Olympic dreams begin on public lands, where kids learn to ski or snowboard while visiting with their families. The Forest Service recently published an article fea...Many Olympic dreams begin on public lands, where kids learn to ski or snowboard while visiting with their families. The Forest Service recently published an article fea... -
Whether you live in an apartment in the city, a house in the suburbs, or a farm in the country (or anywhere else!), you are surrounded by wildlife. It’s easy to forget that we share an e...Whether you live in an apartment in the city, a house in the suburbs, or a farm in the country (or anywhere else!), you are surrounded by wildlife. It’s easy to forget that we share an e... -
There are so many great resources on the Natural Inquirer website that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s one of the reasons we created this blog – so we can highlight important to...There are so many great resources on the Natural Inquirer website that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s one of the reasons we created this blog – so we can highlight important to... -
As teachers start to think about back-to-school plans, Natural Inquirer is here to help. In addition to all our publications for kids from kindergarten through 12th grade, we also have resources for...As teachers start to think about back-to-school plans, Natural Inquirer is here to help. In addition to all our publications for kids from kindergarten through 12th grade, we also have resources for... -
Summer is in full swing with lots of events and activities. Check out this quick overview of some summer highlights! National Pollinator Week Western bu...Summer is in full swing with lots of events and activities. Check out this quick overview of some summer highlights! National Pollinator Week Western bu... -
Wildfire season is upon us (if it ever left), and it’s always a good time to learn more about the research that goes into understanding, using, preventing, and fighting fires. ...Wildfire season is upon us (if it ever left), and it’s always a good time to learn more about the research that goes into understanding, using, preventing, and fighting fires. ...