Pacific Northwest Research Station

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 is a whimsical fellow and he's got his heart set on motivating kids to form healthy, lasting relationships with nature.

Food for Thought

Fun Facts:

- How Many Recycled Newspapers Does It Take to Save a Tree?

Conservation Education

Many scientists chose their work for a reason as simple as a childhood love for salmon, mushrooms, or volcanoes. If they can share their work with children, scientists get a chance to remember why they went into the field and to help children discover how exciting science can be.

- USDA FS Nature Watch

- USDA Conservation Education

- USDA for Kids

- National Geographic for Kids

- Natural Inquirer Journals

- Environmental Protect Agency for Kids

- Environmental Protect Agency for Students

- Junior Snow Ranger Program

- Junior Forest Ranger Program

- The Terrific Trees

Science Investi-gator

Pacific Northwest Research Station, Climate Change Edition

In this Investi-gator, you will find research that focuses on the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The scientists in this region have been studying how climate change may be affecting different animals, plants, and ecosystems. In this journal, you will read about four topics: "Amphibious Assault"," Seed Ya Later!", "There’s Snow Place Like Home", and "Frozen Food".

Natural Inquirer

Food for the Soil

Vol. 1 No. 6

LINKS FOR TEACHERS/PARENTS

- USDA Conservation Education

- Environmental for Teachers

- Classroom Earth

- Earth & Sky

- Hands on the Land

- Mount St. Helens Teacher's Corner

- F.R.E.E. Network

- NRCS - Backyard Conservation

- Wildlife Habitat Council - Backyard Conservation

- Washington Forest Protection Association

- Forest Service Research Publications

- Environmental Education & Training Partner