Just for Kids
What will you discover in forests, grasslands, and the special places near your home?
Print out these fun sheets and get closer to nature!
Trees are Amazing Take a close look at a tree in your neighborhood or a forest.
Making Observations Use words & drawings to practice this important skill, just like scientists.
Making Seed Balls Consider getting your hands dirty with this outdoor activity that helps plants and animals thrive by making seeds balls with native plants.
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.
Happy Valentine's Day from the Lassen
Get your downloadable, printable Valentine's Day Cards. Four on a sheet, all you need to do is print and trim them out. You can even color your own if you wish to send someone special a special card.
Valentine's Day Card - Black and White
Merry Christmas!
Get your downloadable, printable Christmas Tree Ornament to color.
Every Kid Outdoors - Ornament Color Sheet
The Junior Forest and Junior Snow Ranger programs
These programs use Forest Service science and practices to encourage children ages 7 through 13 to enjoy and appreciate nature.
Junior Forest Ranger Activity Book
The Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) Program, commonly known as the Smokey Bear Program, was created to maintain public awareness of the need to prevent human caused wildfires. It is managed by the US Forest Service in cooperation with the Advertising Council, Inc. and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF).
To learn more about Smokey Bear visit his website at www.smokeybear.com.
Caring, friendly, and wise, Woodsy Owl is a whimsical fellow and he's got his heart set on motivating kids to form healthy, lasting relationships with nature. As Woodsy flies across our land, he encourages youngsters to marvel at and explore the natural world, even in the city. His motto "Lend a Hand - Care for the Land!" encourages everyone to make a positive difference in their world.
The Forest Service is introducing children to this fanciful creature. Woodsy is coming to you with simple, hands-on land stewardship activities.
