Just for Kids
Want to be a Junior Ranger
Explore the forest with the official Junior Forest Ranger activity book! In this activity book, you will learn fun facts, stories and important information that surround our Nation’s forests.
Learn all about the wonders of winter with the official Junior Snow Ranger activity book! Packed with information and fun activities, the Junior Snow Ranger activity book is a great way to learn about winter safety, careers, recreation and all things snow!
Tahoe Junior Ranger Program coming soon! Learn all about Tahoe National Forest through the Tahoe Junior Ranger activity book! This activity book will go over local wildlife, plants, history and more.
Project Noah: Do you have a budding scientist in your family? Project Noah offers them the opportunity to become a citizen scientist and document wildlife observations. The photos they upload will be added to the app database that research organizations may someday use. projectnoah.org
Geocaching: If walking in the woods doesn't provide enough entertainment for your kids, turn the adventure into a treasure hunt! Geocaching uses GPS-enabled devices to help users navigate to a specific set of coordinates to find the "geocache", a container filled with small treasures. National Forests provide excellent geocaching opportunities across the country, but always be aware of property boundaries and safety when out in the woods! geocaching.com/account/welcome
Skyview: Simply point and look! Skyview brings stargazing to you without a telescope. As you hold your device in the night (or day) sky, the app will tell you what stars, planets, satellites or even constellations are right in front of you. If your little astronomer needs more details, the app also provides in-depth information and graphics about each sky object!
Two more apps that are great for kids: OhRanger Park Finder - ohranger.com/app/parkfinder and the Audubon Bird Guide App - audubon.org/apps
Smokey Bear
Only YOU can help prevent wildfire! Smokey has been teaching folks to be careful around fire since 1944. Although fire plays an important role in our ecosystem by adding nutrients to the soil and increasing sunlight for understory plants, fires caused by accident can have negative impacts on our forests. Did you know that in 2022, 87% of wildfires were caused by humans? Learn with Smokey Bear on how to prevent human caused wildfires!
Woodsy Owl
Woodsy Owl is the environmental icon of the Forest Service! Woodsy has been spreading the message of “Give a Hoot – Don’t Pollute” since 1971. His most recent slogan, “Lend a hand – Care of the Land,” reminds us to take care of nature and become a steward of the land and water.
Agents of Discover
Agents of Discovery is an interactive augmented reality, geo-triggered app that gets kids (and adults!) outside, active and engaged in the world around them. Agents solve mysteries and complete missions and challenges. Forest friends like Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl have special missions waiting for you! Download Agents of Discovery app on Apple App Store and Google Play.
Other kid-friendly nature websites
For more cool websites about forests, nature, and wildlife, check out these sites: