Urban Connections
Connecting urban residents to their national forests
Urban Connections (UC) is an urban outreach program of the Eastern Region of the Forest Service to work with urban leaders, other agencies and you to help connect people to their National Forests.
We Want You!
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To get involved,
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To learn about,
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To experience National Forests and Grasslands close to you.
How?
UC Outreach Cities: In the years since the creation of the Urban Connections program, a number of key partnerships have been developed in our outreach cities, allowing us to engage the public and underserved communities in Forest Service activities.
Become a Volunteer: If you've never volunteered, but you're interested in getting involved, please take a few minutes to explore this link. If you are already a volunteer or partner, we hope to work more with you in the future.
What is happening on a Forest or Grassland near you? The Forest Service maintains websites for all National Forests and Grasslands; these sites will provide you with information about recreation opportunities, current projects, current closures, maps and much more!
Programs for Kids: Kids, Parents, Teachers, or anyone interested in having fun and learning.
News & Events: Visit our “News and Events” section to see what is happening currently related to the Urban Connections program!
Spotlights
Working for the Forest Service
A Forest Service career will put you on the front lines of conservation, intelligent resource utilization and wildland management. It’s an awesome responsibility – but the rewards are as limitless
http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/
Building Connections to the Minnesota Latino Community
Through a partnership between the Forest Service and Ce Tempoxcalli and a More Kids in the Woods grant, bridges have been built in the Latino and Native American communities. Ce Tempoxcalli is dedicated to achieving success in Latino, Native American, and immigrant communities through youth enrichment rooted in culture. The purpose of this relationship is to develop outdoor knowledge and leadership skills within families and youth and build awareness of who the Forest Service is and mission.
http://www.cetempoxcalli.org/
A Tree Manual for Northeastern and Midwestern US !!!
Trees are essential to life as we know it and are the ground troops on an environmental frontline. Our existing forest and the trees we plant work in tandem to make a better world. Plant and manage them correctly with help of this manual.
Here is a link to the manual:
http://na.fs.fed.us/urban/treeownersmanual/index.shtm
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