Educators, Librarians & Youth Leaders Resources

• Wisconsin’s forestry community celebrates the “2004: Year of Wisconsin Forestry” with the production of these three books:


• In Grandpa’s Woods
• Wisconsin Forest Tales
• One Hundred Years of Wisconsin Forestry

All three books are available at Wisconsin Public Libraries. Learn about these books and where you can purchase copies.

• Wisconsin Forestry Song
Here you will find the Lyrics of "The Forest Is the Place Where We All Live" by Stuart Stotts. Included are the Songwriter's bio, the songsheet, and more.


• Commitment to Education
Wisconsin's annual celebration of Arbor Day began in the late 1800's and 2004 will mark the 121st year that Wisconsin school children have observed this special day set aside for planting trees and reflecting on their importance. In 1970, Wisconsin and the nation celebrated the first Earth Day. Learn more about Wisconsin's commitment to Forestry education...
• Tree Guy School Programs



• Year of Wisconsin Forestry Girl Scout Patch
The Wisconsin Society of American Foresters has designed a special one-year Wisconsin Forestry patch that Girl Scouts can earn in 2004. Read the criteria for each troop level (PDF, 181K).
• Arbor Day
• 2005 4th - grade essay contest (PDF, 100KB) Deadline: March 4, 2005
• 2005 5th - grade poster contest (PDF, 69KB) Deadline: February 22, 2005
• 2004 Calendar for your office
• Ideas for celebrating Arbor Day
• Smokey Birthday Party



• Wildcards

These are pocket-sized informational pieces, approximately the size of trading cards. Each card has a photo on the front side and brief information on the back. Actual cards are available from Wisconsin DNR or you are welcome to preview or print them here:

• State Forest series (PDF, 5.5Mb)
• Wildfire series (PDF, 5.4Mb)
• Other Online Resources
• Program Ideas