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In this FACTivity, you will conduct a survey asking adults how they feel about Federal employees’ management of public lands,…
FACTivity – Trust Is a Must
In this FACTivity, you will conduct a survey asking adults how they feel about Federal employees’ management of public lands, particularly in terms of their handling of wildfires. If you...
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: How does a park in your area offer visitors (1) refuge…
FACTivity – Where the Sidewalk Ends
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: How does a park in your area offer visitors (1) refuge or stress relief, (2) inspiration or a spark to the...
The Fall 1998 edition focuses on a variety of natural science topics, including wildfire smoke, outdoor recreation, and dogwood anthracnose.…
Fall 1998 – Spanish
The Fall 1998 edition focuses on a variety of natural science topics, including wildfire smoke, outdoor recreation, and dogwood anthracnose. This edition of the Natural Inquirer was the very first...
The Fall 1998 edition focuses on a variety of natural science topics, including wildfire smoke, outdoor recreation, and dogwood anthracnose.…
Fall 1998 – Vol. 1 No. 1
The Fall 1998 edition focuses on a variety of natural science topics, including wildfire smoke, outdoor recreation, and dogwood anthracnose. This edition of the Natural Inquirer was the very first...
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American…
Fight or Light? The History and Impact of the Big Fires of 1910
The historian in this study was interested in understanding the impact of the 1910 fires on fire policy and American society. He wanted to know why the wildfires that burned...
Follow water on a journey through a watershed, from forest to faucet, in the Eastern United States. This is a…
Fresh Water LIVE from Eastern U.S.
Follow water on a journey through a watershed, from forest to faucet, in the Eastern United States. This is a 47-minute video.
In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article,…
Freshwater – Vol. 18 No. 1
In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article, think about your daily water use. You use clean freshwater...
With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is…
Green Means Clean! Assessing the Condition of U.S. Drinking Water Watersheds
With two-thirds of the U.S. population drinking water from surface sources such as streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is very important that these water sources are protected. Part of...
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…
Keeping It Local: How Federal Wildfire Policy Is Implemented at the Local Level
In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than...
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans.…
Lions and Tigers and Bears–Oh My! Understanding Wildland Visitation
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans. Not all people, however, use these areas for outdoor recreation. When...
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans.…
Lions and Tigers and Bears–Oh My! Understanding Wildland Visitation (Spanish)
National forests, parks, and other wildland areas are provided by state and federal governments for the use and enjoyment of all Americans. Not all people, however, use these areas for outdoor recreation. When...
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…
Meet Dr. Jovan!
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Jovan and learn about her research with moss and...
