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The Natural Inquirer is FREE!
PLEASE NOTE: We will be pausing our services beginning September 25, 2026. We are waiting on a new agreement to be put in a place and are hopeful this pause will be temporary. The website will be available during this time to download and use materials; however, we will not be able to mail hard copies of materials or provide customer support during this time. If you have any questions or concerns about the program, please email SM.FS.RDPublicWeb@usda.gov. We have enjoyed serving you and hope to be able to do so again in the near future.
The Natural Inquirer program produces free science education materials for PreK-12th grade. Natural Inquirer products are produced by the USDA Forest Service and other cooperators and partners.
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What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school,…What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school, work, and play. Even if you live in a rural…
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This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire,…This edition of the Natural Inquirer is all about wildland fire. You will learn about the benefits of wildland fire, as well as some of its dangers. You will learn…
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Enjoy a journey to the tropics! In the Natural Inquirer Tropical Forest edition, readers will learn about the plants and…Enjoy a journey to the tropics! In the Natural Inquirer Tropical Forest edition, readers will learn about the plants and animals that make the tropics special. The tropics are the…
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Having you ever been to the Rocky Mountains? The Rocky Mountain region of the United States is famous for its…Having you ever been to the Rocky Mountains? The Rocky Mountain region of the United States is famous for its mountains, outdoor recreation, and wildlife. This journal focuses on research…
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In the second monograph in the Moon Trees Series, learn about a civic science project where middle and high school…In the second monograph in the Moon Trees Series, learn about a civic science project where middle and high school students collected moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington….
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The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In…The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In the welcome essay, students will learn about the variety of…
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Meet Smokey Bear and some of the people who work with him to prevent human-caused wildfires! This Reader is written…Meet Smokey Bear and some of the people who work with him to prevent human-caused wildfires! This Reader is written for children from kindergarten through 2nd grade and includes colorful…
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Woodsy Owl would like you to meet Dr. Hoagland, a biological scientist and Tribal relations specialist at the Rocky Mountain…Woodsy Owl would like you to meet Dr. Hoagland, a biological scientist and Tribal relations specialist at the Rocky Mountain Research Station, in “Meet Dr. Hoagland!” Learn about Dr. Hoagland’s…
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Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students will…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students will meet Dr. Warwell and learn about his research with seeds…
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NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to…NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! Eleven Forest Service scientists are highlighted. Students…
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The Career Card pack includes 26 cards that feature a huge variety of Forest Service careers, like geologists, archaeologists, wilderness…The Career Card pack includes 26 cards that feature a huge variety of Forest Service careers, like geologists, archaeologists, wilderness rangers, criminal investigators, landscape architects, & more. Learn about how…
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This is the first monograph in Natural Inquirer‘s Nature Health Benefits series. In “A Green Bill of Health,” students will…This is the first monograph in Natural Inquirer‘s Nature Health Benefits series. In “A Green Bill of Health,” students will learn about how different vacant lot treatments in Philadelphia impacted…