Just for Kids

    Spotlights

  • Animal Finder Activity

    Take this activity sheet with you when you go camping or hiking on the Hoosier National Forest. Check off the boxes as you discover specific animals.

  • Bird Finder Activity

    Take this activity sheet with you when you visit the Hoosier National Forest.  Check off the boxes as you discover certain birds.

  • Leaf Finder Activity

    Take this activity sheet with you when you visit the Hoosier National Forest. Check off the boxes as you dicover certain trees and leaves.

  • Forest Scavenger Hunt

    This scavenger hunt is a great resourcefor sparkiing curiousity and exploring the forest.

  • Birds of Prey Coloring Book

    A kid's coloring book featuring Indiana's birds of prey drawn by former Forest Service employee Janet Farless. Learn about birds as you color these beautiful drawings of birds. 

  • People of the Forest Coloring Book

    This interpretive coloring book, developed by Noel and Suzanne Justice, illustrates the history of Native Americans in southern Indiana.

  • Cave Coloring Book

    This interpretive coloring book describes the geologic features and animal life within a cave. 

  • Teaching with Historic Places

    Historic places lend themselves to connecting children with history. The National Park Service has lessons including one on the Indiana frontier and Lincoln's Boyhood home. 

  • Fire Scientist Coloring Book

    Learn about fire science with this more advanced coloring book with more intricate line drawings!  Produced by FIND Outdoors and the USDA Forest Service.