Student Scientist

  • In this FACTivity, you will do a similar study to the student scientists in this research. The question you will…

    FACTivity – The Great Horned Owl

  • In this FACTivity, the question you will answer is: What is the health of the trees around my school?

    FACTivity – The Emerald Ash Borer – Invading Ash Trees in the Oxbow

  • In this FACTivity, you will explore soil just like the student scientists. The question you will answer is what is…

    FACTivity – The Emerald Ash Borer

  • In this FACTivity, you will do something similar to the student scientists in this study. The question you will answer…

    FACTivity – Oxbow Soil Vitality

  • 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

  • In this study, the student scientists researched if soil fertility had any effect on garlic mustard’s ability to be successful…

    The Garlic Mustard Plant: All Around and Down the Oxbow

  • The student scientists used the Soil Quality Index (SQI) to determine the overall health of soils at the Oxbow. (This…

    Oxbow Soil Vitality: Is it Healthy?

  • The emerald ash borer is an invasive species to the United States. While it isn’t a major pest in its…

    The Emerald Ash Borer: Invading Ash Trees in the Oxbow

  • The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that uses ash trees for reproduction and food. Their activity ultimately kills…

    The Emerald Ash Borer: An Ash Tree’s Worst Enemy!

  • In this study, the student scientists wanted to determine if the Oxbow is a good habitat for the great horned…

    The Great Horned Owl in the Oxbow