Division of Forestry

Formal and non-formal educators are important to nurturing a love of Wisconsin's forests. In Richard Louv's book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder, he quotes a fourth-grader who says he'd rather play indoors because "that's where all the electrical outlets are." Encouraging outdoor activities and teaching about the benefits of Wisconsin forests are important. Get started with instilling the bigger picture in the hands, hearts, and minds of youth by going to the forestry education resource links that were created for you!

For Educators

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LEAF - Learning Experiences and Activities in Forestry - Wisconsin's K-12 Forestry Education program.

Project Learning Tree - cover of booklet Project Learning Tree: an award-winning environmental education program for PreK-8 formal and non-formal educators.

In the classroom

LEAF - Learning Experiences and Activities in Forestry - Wisconsin's K-12 Forestry Education program.
Project Learning Tree offers educators PreK-8 materials to help teach kids how to think, not what to think about environmental issues.
Explore fun and interactive pages for kids at the popular DNR website called EEK or learn about how kids ages 5-12 can take Smokey Bear camping!
Books [exit DNR] and tree crafts [exit DNR]
Web resources handout

Basic facts and ID

Search the Tree and Shrub ID pages.
Learn about harmful forest insects and diseases.
Basic facts about Wisconsin's forests.
Identify invasive species.

Detailed information and analysis

Forestry develops useful publications, newsletters, videos and webcasts.
Explore the state forest census data under Forest Inventory and Analysis.
Find out how to order aerial photos.
Get an overview about Geographic Information System (GIS) data and learn more about Forestry GIS.
Where You Live links you to geographic and visual displays
- Navigate the Gateway to Wisconsin's Basins.
- Choose an Ecological Landscape to learn about.
- Create a custom map or explore GIS with the DNR WebView.
- Select from topics like Air Monitoring or Watershed Management on the Web mapping applications webpage.
Learn about the many social, ecological, and economic benefits of sustainable forestry practices in the WisconsinForestry.org [exit DNR] website.

Adult education and careers

Job opportunities and career information.

Search an Education Calendar [exit DNR] database.

The Wisconsin Council on Forestry [exit DNR] is a diverse group of leaders appointed by the Governor.

DNR education and training programs give teachers and adult learners helpful resources.

Enjoy continuing education with workshops and events.
Order publications with the Education Connection [PDF, 176KB] flyer.
Go Wild with Wisconsin Wildcards order form.
Adult learners can find ongoing workshops, clinics and training workshops.
Volunteer instructors hold seasonal Recreational Safety Education Classes.
Search the Publications Directory to find topics from Air to Wildlife.

Plant a tree!

Looking guidance from a forester? Search the Forestry Assistance Locator.
Find out how to order tree seedlings.
Discover Arbor Day celebration ideas.

Last Revised: Thursday March 05 2009