Recreation
Learn more about environmental education programs, park and wilderness visitation, how land is managed for conservation and recreation, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a distance learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. There are three different Woodsy Owl LIVE programs: Woodsy... -
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted…A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted animals, beautiful mirror pools, sparkling crystals, domed caverns, and twisting... -
In this challenge, we want you to think more about how much time you spend outdoors. As a class/group/family, you…In this challenge, we want you to think more about how much time you spend outdoors. As a class/group/family, you will track how much time you spend outdoors each day... -
Make a list of types of things you currently do when you are outdoors. What types of activities would you…Make a list of types of things you currently do when you are outdoors. What types of activities would you like to add to the list? Make a plan to... -
Find 15 minutes at least twice a week to go outside. What do you hear, smell, and see? How do…Find 15 minutes at least twice a week to go outside. What do you hear, smell, and see? How do you feel after your observation time outside? If you can’t... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “Should forest managers allow mountain biking in potential wilderness areas?” To…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is, “Should forest managers allow mountain biking in potential wilderness areas?” To answer this question, you will read background information about the... -
After reading “Pack to Back,” test your understanding by completing this eyeChallenge. Explain what each of these photos from the…After reading “Pack to Back,” test your understanding by completing this eyeChallenge. Explain what each of these photos from the monograph represents. You may write your explanations or participate in... -
Find 15 minutes this week to go outside and be active. For example, take a bike ride, throw a frisbee,…Find 15 minutes this week to go outside and be active. For example, take a bike ride, throw a frisbee, or walk. If you can’t get outside this week, find... -
Unscramble the words to create a sentence from this monograph!Unscramble the words to create a sentence from this monograph! -
Look at the following pictures and see if you can determine what benefits the kids might be gaining from these…Look at the following pictures and see if you can determine what benefits the kids might be gaining from these outdoor activities.
