Forestry Education
Forestry Information
The Division of Forestry has created a variety of information booklets and web pages to help you learn about Minnesota's forests.
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Quick links to popular topics for Educators |
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Description: The primer provides a wonderful overview on forestry in Minnesota for educators, citizens, naturalists – everyone! |
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Description: Find out how Minnesota foresters fight forest fires, manage forests and protect our forest for today and tomorrow. |
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Description: A guide to understanding the MN DNR Division of Forestry and the importance of managing our States' forests. |
Citizen's Guide to DNR ForestryDiscovery Guide: Forest Activities for Grades K-9
Description: Resource designed to provide hands-on learning experiences on trees. Simple, fun activities will give educators and student alike the chance to use their senses and imagination to explore.
Young Naturalists Articles and Lesson Plans
Description: Kid-friendly Young Naturalists stories introduce young readers to Minnesota's natural treasures—from agates to zooplankton. Stories explore the universe underfoot, the northern lights, and everything in between. Accompanying Teachers' guides are available for some stories.
Minnesota Association for Environmental Education (MAEE)
Description: Supporting and advancing environmental education in Minnesota by promoting EE (environmental education) and to build bridges between educators and other EE professionals throughout Minnesota.
Description: This is Minnesota's interactive directory of environmental education (EE) resources.
Description: This Web site is for teachers and students who want to learn more about forests, forest management, and forest products.