The Natural Inquirer program is supported by a partnership between the Forest Service and FIND Outdoors. FIND Outdoors’ goal is Forest-Inspired Nature Discovery, and, to that end, they run educational programs at several recreational sites in the southeastern U.S. Here are some highlights:
Explorers Club/Club de Exploradores
Explorers Club is a free outdoor education program for students in 5th and 6th grade in western North Carolina. At their monthly meetings in the summer and fall, members get a chance to experience kayaking, fly fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping to name a few. While there, kids learn about the Leave No Trace principles for responsible outdoor recreation. The program aims to welcome everyone to outdoor recreation.
Natural Inquirer Resources in Spanish
Here are a few resources for sharing environmental education with more audiences, or click the button below to look through all our Spanish-language materials by grade level.
Community Science Lab at the Cradle of Forestry
At the Community Science Lab, kids and their families can learn more about wildlife biologists, foresters, and hydrologists and the work they do in the forest.
FIND Outdoors photo.
Community Science with Natural Inquirer
Natural Inquirer supports FIND Outdoors and other educators with lots of community science resources. Here are just a few!
More is coming! FIND Outdoors continues to expand its educational offerings, and Natural Inquirer works to support those efforts with new resources and activities designed for kids and adults.
Natural Inquirer is proud to support environmental education in any setting – classroom, visitor center, or home!
