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  • PDF preview of the outdoor factivty for the Which Do You A-Door
    In this FACTivity, you will answer the question: How does the energy use involved in the construction of three homemade…
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    Outdoor FACTivity – Which Do You A-Door

  • Cover for the 'Owl-ch' article.The main image is a photo of a pair of Mexican spotted owls sitting on a tree branch.
    Scientists investigated what might happen to Mexican spotted owls as the air temperature continues to rise in a changing climate.…
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    Owl-ch! – How a Changing Climate Might Affect Mexican Spotted Owls

  • The cover of "Oxbow Soil Vitality: Is it Healthy?" featuring a sprout coming out of soil being held in the palm of a hand
    The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This…
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    Oxbow Soil Vitality: Is it Healthy?

  • PDF preview of "Pack to Back" article
    The scientists in this study wanted to answer two questions: (1) How many people in the United States are projected…
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    Pack to Back: Investigating Backpacking and Other Backcountry and Wilderness Activities

  • Patchwork article cover
    The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out what kind of treatment would lead to the best outcomes…
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    Patchwork – Using Forest Patches to Help With Forest Restoration in Palau

  • A photo of a woodpecker with the title of the article 'Pecking Order' on the top left hand corner.
    Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important…
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    Pecking Order: What Types of Post-Fire Snag Areas Do Woodpeckers Prefer?

  • A black and white drawing of birds flying and hunting worms.
    Pine forests are common in the tropical Caribbean. Usually, these pine forests also have an understory of broad-leafed trees. Broad-leafed…
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    Please Join Us for Dinner: Tropical Birds and Their Temporary Guests

  • A black and white drawing of birds flying and hunting worms.
    Pine forests are common in the tropical Caribbean. Usually, these pine forests also have an understory of broad-leafed trees. Broad-leafed…
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    Please Join Us for Dinner: Tropical Birds and Their Temporary Guests (Spanish)

  • Illustration of a forest of pine trees.
    In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are…
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    Quaking in their Roots: The Decline of the Quaking Aspen

  • PDF preview of the Spanish version of "Quaking in Their Roots"
    In recent years, populations of quaking aspen have been in decline in the Western United States. Stands of aspen are…
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    Quaking in their Roots: The Decline of the Quaking Aspen (Spanish)

  • A black and white illustration of three kids, two of which are standing in front of a llama and horse.
    When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…
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    Quit Yer Horsin’ Around! The Effects of Trampling on Vegetation in Montana

  • PDF preview of the Spanish version of "Quit Yer Horsin' Around"
    When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…
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    Quit Yer Horsin’ Around! The Effects of Trampling on Vegetation in Montana (Spanish)