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Parents & Teachers
Learning Opportunities on the Gila National Forest
The Gila National Forest has a lot of activities and learning opportunities that are perfect for parents and teachers. Kids and adults alike will love some of the interpretive sites around the forest like the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Catwalk Recreation Area.
Rich History
The Gila National Forest has a rich history displayed in the prehistoric settlements on the forest and the many geological formations. Kids will also like rockhounding and fossil hunting on the forest. The high biodiversity on the Gila makes it an attractive destination for those looking to learn about and appreciate wildlife. There are unique confluences of ecosystems here with riparian systems adjacent to high desert and old growth forests as well.
Get Involved with Nature
It is important to get our kids involved with nature, both to keep kids active and learning about the world around them and to foster an appreciation for nature that will continue throughout their lives. Contact one of the Ranger District Offices for further information on great places to take the kids for fun and learning.
Conservation Education
The Forest Service has a Conservation Education web site. This site is dedicated to educators - both formal and non-formal. We invite you to visit this excellent wealth of information and take advantage of the varied resources provided. Topics include climate change, wildlife and wildlands, NatureWatch, More Kids in the Woods and more! There are links to programs and materials, contests and where to order Smokey Bear materials.