Here is where you'll learn how this website functions and what you can do and learn about on the site. This page lets you navigate to all the other pages on the site, and sometimes there will be a link to an event or activity on this page that we think you might want you to know about.
Enter a ZIP code or city and state to find the forests and parks in your area, which will display on a Google Map. Once you see locations on the map, select one and use the legend to see what's available there. You can learn about available activities, get directions, save the information to your computer, or send it to your parents or friends. Sometimes there will be a link to an event or activity we think you might want you to know about.
This page is all about having fun and learning what you can do when you're in nature. There are some activities you can do online that will show you some cool stuff from the world of nature. Just click one of the activities, and it will pop up on your screen. You can also print a book that contains a bunch of different outdoor activities with instructions, so you can take them with you when you visit a forest or park. Sometimes there will be a link to an event or activity we think you might want you to know about.
It's even more fun and interesting to be outside in nature when you know more about it and understand the impact we have on the environment. This page contains links to other websites that have helpful information and fun activities that will help you make the most of your time in nature.