Conservation  Education

 

 

The Forest Service has a long and proud tradition of reaching out to Americans on behalf of conservation. From Smokey Bear, to Nature Watch, to Project Learning Tree, the Forest Service has worked across programs and disciplines to integrate conservation education into much of what we do. But we must do more. If we are to meet the conservation challenges of the 21st century, then we must spread environmental literacy across America, focusing first and foremost on kids.

Check out what's new with Conservation Education on the GMUG National Forests!

Do you LOVE winter? Check out our winter programs for kids and adults!

• More Kids in the Woods! "Winter is Cool!" engages students in winter outdoor activities (Nordic skiing/snowshoeing) and hands-on activities involving snow science, avalanche awareness, animal winter adaptations and more. Are your students interested? Contact us!
• Every Kid in a Park - Fourth graders discover the thrill of the chill!
• Junior Snow Ranger Program   - Become a Junior Snow Ranger - check out the activity guide!
• Mesa Lakes Winter Nature Guide - a guide for snowshoe hikes around Mesa Lake
• Capitol Christmas Tree learning module - Be creative 

 

National Public Land Day (NPLD) celebrations team up with Every Kid in a Park (EKiP)

These fourth graders are participating in National Public Land Day,  learning about the GMUG National Forest and working on a stewardship project- building blue bird nesting boxes! Through National Public Land Day (NPLD), the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) works to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage use of public lands for education, recreation and general health. Get involved! Visit  NEEF for more information. Learn more about these fourth grade learning adventures!

Interpretive hikes:

• The Dave Wood Interpretive Trail on the Uncompahgre Plateau
• The Discovery Trail on the Grand Mesa National Forest (at the Visitor Center)

Activities for the GMUG:

• GMUG Geology (Supersaurus) Coloring Book (Print on legal sized paper, flip on short side)
•  Visit the Grand Mesa- write about your experience! You could win a night stay at a FS cabin- Contest details

Water is one of our most precious resources:

• Learn more and Celebrate Colorado's Water - water education on the GMUG, great links and other resources!

We LOVE Smokey!

• Smokey gets a makeover! He is even more huggable.