Outdoor Kids Education

Junior Ranger/Wisconsin Explorer Program
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/interp/jrwe.html
This site includes information regarding the WDNR's Junior Ranger/Wisconsin Explorer Program. The program is an environmental education activity porgram for children and their parents to do together while visiting Wisconsin's state parks and forests.

WDNR Recreational Safety Education
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/es/enforcement/safety/safed.htm
This site includes information about the recreational safety education classes given by the WDNR.

The Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf/index.htm
This site includes information about the Learning, Experiences and Activities in Forestry (LEAF). The program connects formal and non-formal educators in Wisconsin with quality forestry education material. 

How to Make Fishing Fun for Kids
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/news/on/2000/ON000523.htm#art6
This site links to an article provided by the WDNR with tips on how to make fishing fun for kids.

Places to Take Kids Fishing
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/fish/kidspot.htm
This site includes a listing of 120 places in Wisconsin to take kids fishing. In addition, it provides a link to the WDNR's Fishing Equipment Loaner Program.

Reel Kids Klub
http://www.wnrmag.com/stories/2000/jun00/fishclub.htm
This site includes information about the Reel Kids Klub, which provides a time, a place and a way for kids to enjoy fishing year-round. This site also includes the oath of the Reel Kids Klub and partners in Wisconsin.

Buckhorn State Park Youth Deer Hunt Program
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/buckhorn/LHD.htm
This site provides information about Buckhorn's annual Youth Deer Hunt Program in November of each year. Includes application dates and rules for the program.

Ducks Unlimited Greenwings
http://www.greenwing.org/greenwings/home2.htm
This site for kids offered by Ducks Unlimited provides information about ducks, a fun and games section, an activities section as well as a question and answer section.

Walmart Kids All-American Fishing Derby
http://www.fishingworld.com/Kids-Fishing/
This site provides information on kids fishing derbys, as well as a kid fishing checklist, how to take a kid fishing, top five ways to catch more fish, as well as fishing photos.

Tips for Fishing With Kids
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/flathead/fishing_site/fishing/kids_stuff/kids_tips.htm
This site provides tips from Johnson Reels and Lures to get kids hooked on fishing.

Fishin' Kids MSN Club
http://groups.msn.com/FishinKids/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us
This is a group for kids interested in fishing. The site includes tips and techniques, a fish I.D. chart, fishing tools and information, a photo album, kids in the news, a message board and chat room all designed for kids.

National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Kids Page
http://freshwater-fishing.org/kids.html
This site provides an online quiz for kids, as well as a section on how to tie fishing knots and how to keep lakes and rivers clean.

National Wildlife Federation Kids Page
http://www.nwf.org/kids/
This site is divided into sections according to age. Each section provides age oriented content for kids interested in the outdoors.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Kids Section
http://midwest.fws.gov/kids/
This site contains information about a Junior Duck Stamp Program, a fishing ABC's book cover and coloring book, information about endangered species, as well as a Minnesota moose mystery to solve.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Explorer's Club
http://www.epa.gov/kids/
This site has information for students as well as teachers, including an art room, games, questions and answers and issue concerning the environment.