Just for Kids
The Forest Service is committed to connecting kids with nature and the outdoors by providing students, parents and teachers with youth-oriented information and resources related to natural resources and the environment. Our Agency wants to encourage more kids to go outdoors by having fun, being healthy and learning more about nature. This can instill kids to create an awareness of the value of public lands, seek careers in natural resources and land management as well as enthusiastically participate in physical activities. The online resources below will help them in the process.
USDA'S Kids Page
USDA provides students, parents, and teachers with youth-geared information and resources related to agriculture.
Discover the Forest
Eat Smart, Play Hard for Kids
Eat Smart and Play Hard is about encouraging and teaching kids and adults to eat healthy and be physically active everyday.
Backyard Conservation
Backyard Conservation shows you how conservation practices that are used on agricultural land across the country to conserve and improve natural resources can be adapted for use on the land around your home.
4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health)
The 4-H program was developed so young people can enjoy university-based youth programs and projects for diverse interests. 4-H engages nearly seven million young people nationwide with exciting, hands-on learning adventures.
Kids Gardening
Kids Gardening supports the educators and caregivers bringing the life-changing benefits of gardening to kids. Helping kids play, learn, and grow through gardening.
Kids' Science
Kids' Science Page contains lists of children's books and articles on specific agricultural subjects, including science fair projects and supplies, careers and biographies of leading scientists, and "learn by doing" 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) youth projects.
Natural Inquirer
The Natural Inquirer contains articles on scientific research conducted by scientists at USDA on nature, such as trees, forests, wildlife, insects, outdoor activities, and water.
Mesa Falls Activity Booklet
This Activity Booklet has lots of fun ways to learn about Mesa Falls! Look for clues along the Mesa Falls Nature Trail as well as along the boardwalk to the Upper Mesa Falls overlook.