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  • The Natural Inquirer Student Scientist edition was developed as part of the Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods Initiative.…

    Student Scientist – Vol. 10 No. 1

  • Scientists can learn a lot from local people who interact with the environment on a daily basis. This monograph compares…

    The Morel of the Story – Vol. 1 No. 8

  • In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture…

    The World’s Forests 2 – Vol. 15 No. 2

  • This monograph looks at how much time kids spend outdoors based on data from the National Kids Survey. The monograph…

    Time Out – Vol. 1 No. 5

  • Some scientists believe that spending any amount of time outdoors is good for kids, and certain activities may provide more…

    Time Out! How Much Time Do Kids Spend Outdoors?

  • Test your knowledge on social science, net economic value, and natural resources.

    Who or What Am I? – Wilderness Makes Cents

  • This monograph is one of two Wilderness 50 monographs. These two monographs were created to honor the 50th anniversary of…

    Wilderness 2.0 (Wilderness 50 Monograph Series) – Vol. 1 No. 10

  • Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those…

    Wilderness 2.0: Understanding How People Experience & Value Wilderness

  • The Wilderness Act of 1964 created the National Wilderness Preservation System, leading to protection of 106,498,016 acres of land in…

    Wilderness Benefits – Vol. 7 No. 1

  • “Lend a Hand, Care for the Land!” and “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute!” Woodsy Owl has his own collector card!…

    Woodsy Owl Collector Card Pack

  • Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…

    Woodsy Owl LIVE

  • Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…

    Woodsy Owl LIVE 1: Lend a Hand — Care for the Land