Climate
Learn more about climate change, modeling, atmospheric science, fire and climate, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Search by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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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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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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InsectsEmilee Poole, Entomologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an entomologist, I’m interested in the interactions between plants and insects. I study forest health by looking at native and invasive pests, their impact on our forests, and potential management strategies.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service scientist
- As an entomologist, I’m interested in the interactions between plants and insects. I study forest health by looking at native and invasive pests, their impact on our forests, and potential management strategies.
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Forests & PlantsWoodsy Owl, Nature Educator (K-2)
- Nature Educator
- I teach people to learn, enjoy, and care about our lands. I want people to explore nature. Nature is everywhere! Find it in a forest. Find it in a park. Nature is right outside your home!
- This collector card is specially made for younger students (K-2).
- Nature Educator
- I teach people to learn, enjoy, and care about our lands. I want people to explore nature. Nature is everywhere! Find it in a forest. Find it in a park. Nature is right outside your home!
- This collector card is specially made for younger students (K-2).
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Forests & PlantsWoodsy Owl, Conservation Education Specialist
- Conservation Education Specialist
- As an educator in conservation for over 50 years, I invite everyone to learn, enjoy, and care about the conservation of our natural resources. I also encourage people to explore and enjoy nature wherever they are. You don’t need to be in a forest to experience nature. You can experience the beauty of the outdoors in your own backyard!
- Conservation Education Specialist
- As an educator in conservation for over 50 years, I invite everyone to learn, enjoy, and care about the conservation of our natural resources. I also encourage people to explore and enjoy nature wherever they are. You don’t need to be in a forest to experience nature. You can experience the beauty of the outdoors in your own backyard!
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Weather & ClimateWildlifeDeborah Finch, Research Wildlife Biologist
- Ph.D., University of Wyoming – Laramie
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies living organisms such as birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and their habitats, their life history, population changes, and movement patterns.
- Ph.D., University of Wyoming – Laramie
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies living organisms such as birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and their habitats, their life history, population changes, and movement patterns.
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Forests & PlantsWeather & ClimateChris Swanston, Climate Adaptation Specialist
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I help natural resources professionals consider how to change the management of ecosystems to address the challenges of a changing climate.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I help natural resources professionals consider how to change the management of ecosystems to address the challenges of a changing climate.
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Forests & PlantsSoilWaterWeather & ClimateWildlifeCarolyn Hunsaker, Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of California
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationship of living things with the living and nonliving environment. I study the forest vegetation, soils, climate, air quality, stream organisms, and water quantity and quality.
- Ph.D., University of California
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationship of living things with the living and nonliving environment. I study the forest vegetation, soils, climate, air quality, stream organisms, and water quantity and quality.
