Educators
The Forest Service provides a variety of educational resources and programs for individuals of all ages to learn about the environment and our nation’s forests and grasslands. Through these hands-on, interactive learning opportunities, students, educators, and parents can explore how to become a responsible steward of our natural resources. There are also a variety of resources for teachers and parents to engage youth in environmental education and for exploring careers in conservation.
For conservation education and community engagement opportunities on the Olympic National Forest contact us directly.
Resources
Did you know that every 4th grader and their family can access most federal public lands for free? Through Every Kid Outdoors, 4th graders throughout the U.S. can receive a free pass to over 2,000 federal lands and waters to discover wildlife, resources, and history. The program creates connections to public lands and inspires future stewards of our national forests and other public lands.
The Natural Inquirer Journals, produced in collaboration with FIND Outdoors, provide FREE science education resources – both in print and online – for K-12 audiences and educators. These resources are based upon studies from USDA Forest Service scientists.
In addition, Natural Inquirer Scientist and Engineer Cards highlight over 240 Forest Service careers in science and engineering, inspiring career exploration in youth.
Download various Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl and Arbor Day coloring pages here.
Each year all 1st through 5th grade students are invited to demonstrate, through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl, their understanding of fire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles. The Grand Prize National Poster Contest Winner wins a free trip to Washington DC, including round trip airfare and accommodations for four, to attend the Recognition Ceremony. A $50 check, sponsored by the National Garden Clubs, Inc., is awarded to each of the first-place national winners.
Reconnect your family with nature. The forest and the outdoors are a place for adventure, learning, fun, and discovery. Find places near you to get outside along with activities for your nature adventure at https://discovertheforest.org and https://descubreelbosque.org/.
FSNatureLIVE! brings together webinars and information about pollinators, climate change, wetlands, bats, bird migration, butterflies and rainforests.