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Information For Teachers and Students

 

Take the Conservation Challenge

The Conservation Challenge is an on-line, interactive quiz of your knowledge about conserving our natural resources and environment.  See how well you do!

S.K. Worm Teaches About SoilsAnnelidically speaking, I'm S.K.Worm-Image of SK Worm.

It's a dirty job but someone has to do it—S.K. Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students' questions about soil. Even their teachers can't wiggle their way out of this one! Slither your way through these soiled questions and earn a very special diploma. You might even get hooked on Soil!

Wisconsin State Soil - Antigo Silt Loam

Adobe Acrobat Document.Antigo Silt Loam fact sheet for kids
Adobe Acrobat Document.Antigo Silt Loam Poster for kids
Adobe Acrobat Document.Wisconsin State Soil: Antigo Silt Loam, Technical Factsheet 

Web Soil Survey - on-line easy access to great soil maps       logo

High School Land Judging Competitions - Wisconsin handbook, sample pits, materials and more!

 

Earth Team Volunteer Program

You can make a difference!  Join the 32,000 Earth

Wisconsin Cool Maps

The following Wisconsin maps are in GIF and JPEG format.  For further assistance in what the maps contain, contact your local NRCS office.

Bedrock
Prime Farmland
Gravel Source Areas
Hydric Soils
Major Land Resource Areas

Team members across the United States working to improve our environment.

As a member, you could gain professional experience, discover a lifetime career, receive training, earn academic credit, work on conservation activities in your community, and help conserve natural resources for future generations.

 

Internships

Internships are a great way for young people to contribute to conserving our natural resources, learn about federal programs, and earn some scholarships.

Internships are open to high school seniors, freshman, sophomore and junior university and college students (full or part time) in any field of study. Past interns have majored in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Natural Resources, Geology, Biology, Chemistry and Communications.