The Woodsy Owl Edition – Vol. 1 No. 22
The Woodsy Owl edition examines research on a variety of topics including how climate change affects owls in the Southwest, research on visitors to natural and landscaped areas in urban parks, how scientists identify characteristics of fisher habitats, and how forest planting decisions affect wildlife habitat for certain species. This journal also features sections where Woodsy Owl will share some ways that you can “Lend a Hand” and “Care for the Land.” You and your students can be a part of conserving our natural resources, protecting our environment, and enjoying all that nature has to offer!
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Highlights
- Woodsy Owl Connections
- 4 Articles
- 6 Activities
- 18 Scientists
- Glossary
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Scientists investigated what might happen to Mexican spotted owls as the air temperature continues to rise in a changing climate. The scientist wanted to know how warmer air temperatures might...
Owl-ch! – How a Changing Climate Might Affect Mexican Spotted Owls
Scientists investigated what might happen to Mexican spotted owls as the air temperature continues to rise in a changing climate. The scientist wanted to know how warmer air temperatures might... -
The scientists in this study wanted to know three things: (1) Do visitors’ activities and reasons for using urban parks vary between landscaped and natural areas of New York City...
Where the Sidewalk Ends – Visitor Use of Natural and Landscaped Areas in Urban Parks
The scientists in this study wanted to know three things: (1) Do visitors’ activities and reasons for using urban parks vary between landscaped and natural areas of New York City... -
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out which landscape characteristics were more abundant in the core areas of fisher habitat. They hypothesized that the core area would...
Fish-ing Around – Discovering the Habitat Needs of the Pacific Fisher
The scientists in this study were interested in figuring out which landscape characteristics were more abundant in the core areas of fisher habitat. They hypothesized that the core area would... -
The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners make decisions about replanting trees after harvesting. The scientists know...
Which Wood You Choose? – Forest Landowners’ Selection of Trees for Planting Forests Can Have Different Outcomes
The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners make decisions about replanting trees after harvesting. The scientists know...
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As you have learned in “Owl-ch!,” humans are endotherms who, like other mammals and birds, must maintain a constant internal temperature in changing air temperatures. In this FACTivity, you will...
FACTivity – Owl-ch!
As you have learned in “Owl-ch!,” humans are endotherms who, like other mammals and birds, must maintain a constant internal temperature in changing air temperatures. In this FACTivity, you will... -
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...
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... -
In this FACTivity, you will choose an animal to study that lives in the United States and create an Animal Fact File for that animal. If completing this FACTivity as...
FACTivity – Fish-ing Around
In this FACTivity, you will choose an animal to study that lives in the United States and create an Animal Fact File for that animal. If completing this FACTivity as... -
In this FACTivity, your class will consider the tradeoffs discussed in “Which Wood You Choose?” and work toward a solution. A tradeoff is any situation where making one choice to...
FACTivity – Which Wood You Choose?
In this FACTivity, your class will consider the tradeoffs discussed in “Which Wood You Choose?” and work toward a solution. A tradeoff is any situation where making one choice to... -
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle.
Crossword – Woodsy Owl
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle. -
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test what you learned with an eyeChallenge. Look at each of these images from the edition, and explain what each represents...
eyeChallenge – Woodsy Owl
After reading the Woodsy Owl edition of Natural Inquirer, test what you learned with an eyeChallenge. Look at each of these images from the edition, and explain what each represents...
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In recent years, Woodsy Owl has begun encouraging everyone to “Open Your Eyes, Be Climate Wise.” This statement means being aware of the impacts of a changing climate on forests...
Spotlight – Woodsy’s 4Rs
In recent years, Woodsy Owl has begun encouraging everyone to “Open Your Eyes, Be Climate Wise.” This statement means being aware of the impacts of a changing climate on forests...
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- Chadron Middle School
- Chadron, NE
Editorial Review Board Comments
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Novem Auyeung
My favorite science experience is working with natural resources managers, community members, and other researchers to use our combined knowledge to protect, manage, and restore natural areas in New York...View Profile -
Lindsay Campbell
“My favorite science experience is any time I get to conduct semi-structured interviews. I enjoy having in-depth conversations with individuals about their involvement with the urban environment. I’ve interviewed public...View Profile -
Joe Ganey
In a long career in field ecology, I have had so many amazing moments that it is difficult to pick a single highlight. I vividly remember the first time I...View Profile -
Eric Gese
I love having the opportunity to conduct research on a variety of carnivores for the past 40 years with my group of dedicated graduate students in incredible places on this...View Profile -
Yukiko Hashida
My favorite science experience is converting my backyard to a butterfly and bird-friendly sanctuary. I am not a fan of the lawn as it doesn’t support much biodiversity. I tend...View Profile -
Michelle Johnson
My favorite science experience is sitting down with data in hand to explore what you have found. Does your data support your hypothesis, or is something else going on you...View Profile -
Ryan Jonnes
The great outdoors has had a lasting impact on my life. The outdoors has shaped my hobbies, work, and family. I like to fish, hunt, camp, and hike. In 2005,...View Profile -
Jeff Kline
My favorite experiences over the course of my career as a scientist have involved working with scientists from other disciplines. Since I was a kid playing in the woods behind...View Profile -
Jennifer Kordosky
My favorite science experience was trapping mesocarnivores in the Sierra Nevada. Fishers make a faint chuckling noise while in the trap, so if you heard it when approaching, you knew...View Profile -
Sean Kyle
I have been lucky to work with rodents, birds, bats, reptiles, amphibians, and all the way up to big game across 12 States. I earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology...View Profile -
David Lewis
My interests in forests and conservation go back to my long-term love of being outdoors, which started when I was a kid and continues to this day. My favorite science...View Profile -
Tara Newman
My favorite science experience was getting outside every day and exploring places that most people don’t get to go to learn about and help protect wildlife. This has included wading...View Profile -
Kathryn Purcell
My best day in the field ever was when I climbed to a fisher den and extracted two kits to be measured and marked for future identification. My arm just...View Profile -
Todd Rawlinson
While studying forest habitats, wildlife species, and wildland fires, we now understand that the greatest risk to most forest species is catastrophic, high-intensity wildfire. During my career, I have learned...View Profile -
Nancy Falxa Sonti
My favorite science experience was learning about the history of urban forests and the growth of urban trees through tree rings and then getting to share that information with community...View Profile -
Craig Thompson
I have worked with a variety of carnivores over the years, large and small, but one of my favorite research-related memories is being attacked by a northern grasshopper mouse. After...View Profile -
James P. Ward
My favorite science experience is difficult to choose—there are so many incredible moments I’ve enjoyed “in the field” studying wildlife and in particular, spotted owls. A clear and memorable high-point...View Profile -
John Withey
One of my favorite science experiences was going out in the Panamanian rainforest to find and study tropical songbirds. I lived close to Soberania National Park (next to the Panama...View Profile