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High School Materials

Diving into Fire Behavior and Careers: As students prepare for their future, this FELL lesson is designed to introduce the study of fire behavior and the career paths available in fire ecology. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials:  All printable materials are linked below, and the originals are provided in the kit binder. Any printed materials that …

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Middle School Materials

Discovering Fuel Properties: This lab experiment is designed to demonstrate the properties of vegetation as a fuel in wildfires. The students explore a variety of fuels and learn the terminology used by professionals. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable materials are linked below, and the originals are provided in the kit binder. Any printed materials …

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3rd-5th Grade Materials

Engaging with Plant & Animal Adaptations to Fire: Students learn the basics of combustion and how plants and animals adapt to their environment. Classes use cards, colors, and experiments to explore these topics. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable materials are linked below, and the originals are provided in the kit binder. Any printed materials …

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Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Materials

Community helpers: Students learn about wildfire and other land management careers. Students explore different biotic communities and how they can help care for the land. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable materials are linked below, and the originals are provided in the kit binder. Any printed materials that need to be frequently restocked (like student …

Previous Board Members

Brent Woffinden: National Park Service, Intermountain Region (2012-2016) Byron Kimball: Arizona State Forestry (2012-2016) Carrie Dennet: Bureau of Land Management, Arizona (2016-2018) Chris Marks: National Park Service, Grand Canyon (2016-2018) Craig Wilcox: United States Forest Service, Lincoln National Forest (2015-2018) Dave Mertz: (X-2015) Doug Ruppel: United States Forest Service, District Ranger (2018-2020) Jack Triepke: United …

Myth v. Reality: Understanding Public Views of Fire Management

Sarah McCaffrey

November 2014 at Northern Arizona University


USFS Southwestern Region: Forest regeneration summary

Jim Youtz

March 2014 at Northern Arizona University


Fire and fuel management in a changing fire environment: Forest Service perspectives

Elizabeth Reinhardt

February 2014 at Northern Arizona University


Silviculture, fire and baby trees: A sabbatical year of travel and research

Kristen Waring

December 2013 at Northern Arizona University