Educators
Chippewa National Forest Visitor Centers
Visitor Centers will be open Tuesday-Sunday, 10-4, from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.
15830 Norway Beach Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN 56636
Stop by this historic log lodge built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Check out the kid’s room with puppets and hands-on activities. Watch for special events.
Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center:
44623 State Hwy 46, Deer River, MN 56636
* Cut Foot VIC will be open "Fishing Opener"
Stop by to see the wildlife mounts and hands-on activities at the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Information Center. Watch for heritage site tours and special events throughout the summer.
Resources
We love to see kids out exploring and learning in the great outdoors! Please check out these links to our forest partners for more ideas, crafts, and fun activities to learn more about our incredible outdoor environment:
- FSNatureLIVE
- USDA Forest Service National Symbols Cache
- Discover the Forest
- Smokey Bear
- USDA Forest Service National Office - Kids' Section
- Wilderness Inquiry - Programs
- Natural Resources Education (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Free posters available for educators
Does your classroom or office need some new posters for the wall? We have a variety of the posters related to different subject matter pictured below.
If you would like any of these posters, email conservation education with what posters you would like to arrange pickup. Request Poster
Available Posters
- Visit the Chippewa National Forest and you will find yourself surrounded by big pines, big lakes and a few wild critters. Do you want to learn more about those critters? Visit our Critter Corner to learn about some of our favorite fish, mammals and even bugs!