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Parents & Teachers
The Rio Grande National Forest encourages everyone to explore the forest and learn about the natural environment around them. There are many different programs available to kids to help them learn about their natural world. Several are listed below.
All 4th graders in the US are eligible for a free park pass. 4th graders and their family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year! Head online to start your adventure. Your 4th grader will need to complete an educational activity online, print the voucher and bring it to a Forest Service Office or most national parks and monuments. Exchange the voucher for a pass and keep on exploring!
Activity books and more!
Stop by a Forest Service office to pick up a free activity book. Learn about Smokey Bear or the public lands of the West!
Rio Grande National Forest Junior Ranger Newspaper
Activities to do at home or in the classroom!
Do you have an artist in the family? Check out these fun coloring pages.
Woodsy Owl teaches about how you can lend a hand and take care of the land! Woodsy learning materials are targeted at younger students. Learn more from Woodsy
Learn more about Smokey Bear!
The Natural Inquirer is a journal for middle through high school age students.
Discover the Forest website has lots of different activities for all ages!
Educational Programs
If you are interested in having someone from the Rio Grande National Forest visit your classroom, homeschool group, or camp call 719-588-7075 or send an email to gregg.goodland@usda.gov.
