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Ouachita National Forest
100 Reserve Street
P.O. Box 1270
Federal Building
Hot Springs, AR 71902

(501) 321-5202

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
605 West Main
Russellville, AR 72801

(479) 964-7200

Conservation Education

The Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are active in conservation education. Forest employees work closely with other federal and state agencies to offer programs and resource materials for visitors, teachers, youth groups, and students.

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Programs. Woodsy Owl teaches us to "Lend a Hand and Care for the Land" by recycling, composting, not littering, staying on trails, and protecting vital resources. For over 50 years Smokey Bear has reminded us to be careful with fire and that "Only you can prevent wildfires." Call your local district office to set up these programs. These symbols and their messages are primarily for children 4-8 years old. Information can be obtained from www.symbols.gov.

Classroom visits and resource materials. If you want resources to supplement an environmental topic such as forestry, wildlife, water, fire, or conservation, call (501) 321-5202 (Ouachita NF) or (479) 968-2354 (Ozark-St. Francis NFs). For classroom visits, call your local district office. You may also download materials from the National Conservation Education webpage for teachers.

Students if you need information on environmental topics such as forestry, wildlife, water, fire or conservation; you can follow the links below to resources catered to students searching for specific information.

Student Links "The Forest Where Ashley Lives" (PDF) Classroom Earth Electronic Field Trip to the Forest Environmental Education on the Internet EPA Environmental Education Center Forest Service Publications Database Hands on the Land Information on Urban Forests Natural Inquirer Treesearch

Just For Kids

	It only takes one match... Smokey Bear has been a member of our families since 1944. The purpose of the Smokey Program is to create and maintain public awareness, through the image of Smokey Bear, about the need to prevent unplanned, human-caused wildland fires.
	Forests are our friends! Woodsy has been America's environmental champion since 1970, and is most recognized for his wise request, "Give a hoot. Don't pollute." Caring, friendly, and wise, Woodsy Owl has his heart set on motivating kids to form healthy, lasting relationships with nature.

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