{"id":35241,"date":"2026-01-21T16:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T20:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=35241"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:48:20","slug":"woodsy-owl-edition-for-educational-learning-usda-u-s-forest-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/woodsy-owl-edition-for-educational-learning-usda-u-s-forest-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodsy Owl Edition for Educational Learning, USDA – U.S. Forest Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

USDA – U.S. Forest Service:<\/a> <\/em>There’s a new resource for teachers and kids in this month’s National Research Digest from USDA Forest Service Research. Read how Woodsy Owl and agency scientists lend a hand and care for the land with a journal for learners of all ages.<\/p>\n

\"Cover<\/a>

Photo from USDA Forest Service<\/p><\/div>\n

The Woodsy Owl edition examines research on a variety of topics including how climate change affects owls in the Southwest, research on visitors to natural and landscaped areas in urban parks, how scientists identify characteristics of fisher habitats, and how forest planting decisions affect wildlife habitat for certain species. This journal also features sections where Woodsy Owl will share some ways that you can \u201cLend a Hand\u201d and \u201cCare for the Land.\u201d You and your students can be a part of conserving our natural resources, protecting our environment, and enjoying all that nature has to offer!<\/p>\n

This is a valuable educational tool that’s an engaging way for educators to use in teaching, making environmental research accessible to all ages and learning practical ways to make a difference.<\/p>\n

Keep up with more research and news by subscribing to the USDA Forest Service National Research Digest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources:
\n<\/strong>Creating a Wildlife Habitat Management Plan for Landowners<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension’s resource center
\nA Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan<\/a>, The Education Store
\nWhat a Waste of Food!<\/a>, lesson plans, The Education Store, Purdue Extension’s resource center
\nCommon Indiana Mammals: Natural History and Identification Sneak Peak Video<\/a>, Nature of Teaching
\nFood Waste Lesson Plans<\/a>, Nature of Teaching
\nThe Nature of Teaching<\/a>, YouTube channel
\nConservation Tree Planting: Steps to Success<\/a> – webinar, Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR) YouTube Channel
\nPlanting Forest Trees and Shrubs in Indiana<\/a> (pdf), located on The Education Store, Purdue Extension’s resource center
\nPlanting and Care of Fine Hardwood Seedlings<\/a> (pdf), located on The Education Store, Purdue Extension’s resource center
\nManaging Woodlands for Birds Video<\/a>, Purdue Extension-Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) YouTube Channel
\nDeveloping a Wildlife Habitat Management Plan<\/a>, The Education Store
\nSubscribe to Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources YouTube Channel<\/a>, Wildlife Playlist<\/p>\n

Diana Evans<\/a>, Extension & Web Communications Specialist
\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service Research & Development<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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