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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
The Natural Inquirer Student Scientist edition was developed as part of the Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods Initiative. Using Natural Inquirer in two high school classrooms, the journals...
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
Scientists can learn a lot from local people who interact with the environment on a daily basis. This monograph compares scientific research with local mushroom hunters’ knowledge of morel mushrooms.
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
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, publishes a report about the world’s forests,...
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
This monograph looks at how much time kids spend outdoors based on data from the National Kids Survey. The monograph also examines the outdoor activities kids participate in.
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?
Some scientists believe that spending any amount of time outdoors is good for kids, and certain activities may provide more benefits than others. Studies have shown that outdoor physical activities...
Test your knowledge on social science, net economic value, and natural resources.
Who or What Am I? – Wilderness Makes Cents
Test your knowledge on social science, net economic value, and natural resources.
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
This monograph is one of two Wilderness 50 monographs. These two monographs were created to honor the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964. This act established the U.S....
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
Sharing experiences is an important way for people to think about experiences they have had and better understand how those experiences relate to their entire life. The scientists in this...
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
The Wilderness Act of 1964 created the National Wilderness Preservation System, leading to protection of 106,498,016 acres of land in America. What are the benefits of this wilderness land? Scientists...
“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
“Lend a Hand, Care for the Land!” and “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute!” Woodsy Owl has his own collector card! Learn about Woodsy Owl’s role in conservation education, how you...
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 distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. There are three different Woodsy Owl LIVE programs: Woodsy...
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
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss our connection to...