Wilderness
Learn more about wilderness benefits, wilderness protection and preservation, wilderness recreation, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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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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Having you ever been to the Rocky Mountains? The Rocky Mountain region of the United States is famous for its…Having you ever been to the Rocky Mountains? The Rocky Mountain region of the United States is famous for its mountains, outdoor recreation, and wildlife. This journal focuses on research…
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In the Spring 1999 edition, learn about a variety of topics from the Southern Research Station as well as types…In the Spring 1999 edition, learn about a variety of topics from the Southern Research Station as well as types of study design. Topics include the impact of black seed…
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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 & PlantsWildlifeTed Weller, Ecologist
- M.S., Humboldt State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the interaction between animals, their environment, and the weather. In my work, I study how those interactions change among seasons.
- M.S., Humboldt State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies the interaction between animals, their environment, and the weather. In my work, I study how those interactions change among seasons.
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Forests & PlantsWaterWildlifeE. Ashley Steel, Quantitative Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Washington-Seattle
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A quantitative ecologist uses mathematical skills and ideas to better understand forests, rivers, oceans, fish, wildlife, climate, and more.
- Ph.D., University of Washington-Seattle
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A quantitative ecologist uses mathematical skills and ideas to better understand forests, rivers, oceans, fish, wildlife, climate, and more.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeMs. Yvette Ortega, Ecologist
- University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies how plants, animals, and nature’s forces interact.
- University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies how plants, animals, and nature’s forces interact.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeDede Olson, Research Ecologist
- Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study potential threats to animal populations, especially amphibians and reptiles, including disease and habitat alteration from forest management. I also study general ecology such as species distributions, habitat associations, movements, and breeding.
- Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I study potential threats to animal populations, especially amphibians and reptiles, including disease and habitat alteration from forest management. I also study general ecology such as species distributions, habitat associations, movements, and breeding.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeKevin McKelvey, Ecologist
- University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment. I primarily study animals.
- University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment. I primarily study animals.
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Forests & PlantsWildlifeSteve Matthews, Wildlife Landscape Ecologist
- Ph.D., Ohio State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist studies how different land uses influence and shape ecological communities. I am particularly interested in how birds and forests respond to a changing environment.
- Ph.D., Ohio State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist studies how different land uses influence and shape ecological communities. I am particularly interested in how birds and forests respond to a changing environment.
