Conservation Education
For Kids
Explorer Program
From fishing in a cool mountain lake to camping under the stars, our mission is to help children and families re-connect with the great outdoors, while building the next generation of environmentally conscious citizens.
Visit
the forest using your computer!
See what you can find in the forest. Ready? Let's Take
a Hike!
Read the Natural Inquirer!
A publication for teachers and students that focuses on scientists and
research. Check it out!
The Boise National Forest offers a Tree Trunk and Wilderness
Box to help you teach about forest plants, animals, and management. The
wide range of materials in each box appeal to many grade levels. Here's
an idea of what these kits contain:
Discover subtle differences in cones, leaves and twigs
using the samples in the trunk. Tree cross-sections show the inside
of a tree; use Project Learning Tree activity (included) to help students
analyze annual growth rings. Books and posters provide additional background
information for teachers and students. Watch the video The Man
Who Planted Trees to hear of one man's ancient kinship with
the Earth. Listen to songs about photosynthesis, decomposition, and
plant parts sung by the Banana Slug String Band and Billy B. Read Red
Leaf, Yellow Leaf aloud to students. Find ideas for lessons
in Ranger Rick's Naturescope, The Green Scene Guide, or Project Learning
Tree activity samples.
The Wilderness Box and the Wilderness and Land Ethic Activity Book
were designed to provide an interactive resource to promote awareness
and appreciation of wilderness. Watch the Wild
By Law video for a 50 minute overview of the wilderness movement
leading up to the 1964 Wilderness Act. Use hand puppets to learn about
mammals common to many wilderness areas. Compare the skulls of herbivores
and carnivores. Practice simple map and compass skills. View photos
of pristine areas in Idaho Magnificent Wilderness. Act out the
Impact Monster skit or watch the Soft Paths video to show low
impact travel. (The resources in this box support the Wilderness and
Land Ethic activity book included in the box. However, you do not need
to use the activity book to use the resources.)
The boxes are loaned for a two-week period. To reserve the boxes or for
more information contact: Education Coordinator at 373-4100.
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Scout
Leader Resources
Look at bark and cone specimens from common forest trees
of Idaho. Look at tree cross-sections and tree growth posters to learn
how trees grow.
Promotes awareness and appreciation of Wilderness.
The Wilderness Box includes an activity book. Look for activities on
how to Leave No Trace, packing a backpack, or making
gorp. Practice simple map and compass skills. Act out the Impact Monster
skit or watch the Soft Paths video to show low impact travel.
Watch the Wild By Law video for a 50 minute overview of the wilderness
movement leading up to the 1964 Wilderness Act.
The boxes are loaned for a two-week period. To reserve the boxes or for
more information contact: Education Coordinator at 373-4100.
Visit
the Leave No Trace Web site for more information on teaching Leave No
Trace principles and ethics.
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