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Learn about prescribed fire, fire prevention, wildland fire, fire science, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse resources by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Smokey Bear LIVE 2 was webcast live on November 7, 2019, from Capitan, New Mexico, where Smokey Bear was found…Smokey Bear LIVE 2 was webcast live on November 7, 2019, from Capitan, New Mexico, where Smokey Bear was found before he lived at the National Zoo and returned to... -
Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute! Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE 3, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the…Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute! Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE 3, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. In this series... -
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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Explore fire science with this more advanced coloring book with intricate line drawings!! Learn more about fire and ways it…Explore fire science with this more advanced coloring book with intricate line drawings!! Learn more about fire and ways it affects the environment! Download the entire coloring book or individual... -
Come “Bee” A Fire Scientist with our coloring book! Learn more about fire and ways it affects the environment! Download…Come “Bee” A Fire Scientist with our coloring book! Learn more about fire and ways it affects the environment! Download the entire coloring book or individual pages. -
FireSmokey Bear, Wildfire Prevention Specialist
- Wildfire Prevention Specialist
- As a wildfire prevention specialist, I raise public awareness about how human behavior can accidentally cause a wildfire. My goal is for humans to be aware of their actions and take personal responsibility to prevent wildfires.
- Wildfire Prevention Specialist
- As a wildfire prevention specialist, I raise public awareness about how human behavior can accidentally cause a wildfire. My goal is for humans to be aware of their actions and take personal responsibility to prevent wildfires.
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FireForests & PlantsInsectsWildlifePaulette Ford, Research Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Arizona
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
- Ph.D., University of Arizona
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
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FireForests & PlantsWildlifeNöel Fletcher, Wildlife Biologist
- B.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist collects and shares information to ensure that wildlife species’ needs are considered when designing and implementing projects on public lands, from mountain bike rides to prescribed fires and new trails construction to old road closures.
- B.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist collects and shares information to ensure that wildlife species’ needs are considered when designing and implementing projects on public lands, from mountain bike rides to prescribed fires and new trails construction to old road closures.
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FireInsectsWildlifeBrian E. Dickerson, Wildlife Biologist
- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
- M.S., Texas State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wildlife biologist studies wild animals in their habitats. A wildlife biologist applies this knowledge to maintain populations of wild animals for future generations.
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Meet fire ecologists, fire prevention specialists, fuels technicians, air support personnel, firefighters, & more in the 24-card Fire Careers pack.…Meet fire ecologists, fire prevention specialists, fuels technicians, air support personnel, firefighters, & more in the 24-card Fire Careers pack. Learn about a variety of fire-related careers in the Forest…
