Woodsy Owl
Since 1971, Woodsy Owl has been educating the public about environmental conservation. If you want to “Lend a Hand and Care for the Land,” browse the list of articles, activities, videos, and more about conservation, the 4Rs, and citizen science.
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Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Lara Roman who studies urban trees. -
In this activity, you will go outside and observe the trees in your neighborhood or at your school. You’ll note…In this activity, you will go outside and observe the trees in your neighborhood or at your school. You’ll note which trees look healthy, draw a tree you see, and... -
Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet…Natural Inquirer Readers for students in grades K-2 focus on a scientist and their research. In this Reader, students meet Dr. Lara Roman who studies urban trees. -
The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The…The Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system allows Internet users to report earthquake data when they feel an earthquake. The data submitted are put into computer programs that create “Did... -
Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this…Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this study, the scientists wanted to determine how spotted knapweed affects... -
Over the past decade, humans have introduced two species of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) into the Atlantic…Over the past decade, humans have introduced two species of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) into the Atlantic Ocean. These fishes have been seen in a wide range... -
Woodsy Owl wants you to Lend a Hand, Care for the Land! Help him out by engaging in a citizen…Woodsy Owl wants you to Lend a Hand, Care for the Land! Help him out by engaging in a citizen science project. This resource provides a list of ongoing citizen...
