DNR Youth Education
Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages roughly 5.6 million acres of forest, range, agricultural, aquatic, and commercial lands across Washington. In addition, we also protect 13 million acres of forest land from wildfire.
To learn more about the work that DNR does and the natural resources that make Washington so special, explore some of the activities linked below!
Forestry & Fire
- Washington State Arbor Day Coloring Book (Grades K-3)
- Smokey Educator's Game (Grades K-3)
- Smokey Coloring Book (Grades K-3)
- Smokey Bear Song (Grades K-3)
- Smokey Puppet Activity (Grades K-3)
- Connect the Dots Game (Grades K-3)
- Online Tree Learning Activities (Grades 4-6)
- Forest Crossword Puzzle (Grades 4-6)
- Add-A-Line Fire Safety Game (Grades 4-6)
- Smokey Activity Book (Grades 4-6)
- Smokey's Forest Science (Grades 4-6)
- Million Dollar Flame Game (Grades 7-12)
Geology
- WA Geology Outreach Activities (Grades 4-6)
- Mima Mounds Booklet (Grades 4-6)
- Fossil Paper Models (Grades 4-6)
- Glacier Fun (Grades 7-12)
- Mount St. Helens Landslide Activity Book (Grades 7-12)
- Educational Resources Webpage (Grades 7-12)
- Volcano Activities and Resources (Grades 7-12)
- Earthquake Activities and Resources (Grades 7-12)
- Geotourism (Grades 7-12)
- Earth As Art (Grades 7-12)
Aquatics & Salmon
- Salmon Coloring Book (Grades K-3)
- Encounter Edu Introduction to the Ocean Ecology & Issues (Grades 1-3)
- Pacific Shellfish Institute Field Guide for Beach Cleanup (Grades 1-6)
- Salmon Life cycle activity (Grades 3-6)
- Salmon Board Game (Grades 4-6)
- Salmon Facts & Activities (Grades 4-6)
- Climate Resilience Curriculum (Grades 4-12)
- Pacific Shellfish Institute Exploration of Toxins in the Puget Sound (Grades 7-12)
- HHMI Ocean Acidification Exploration (Grades 10-12)
Environmental Justice
- Think Earth Video (Grades K-3)
- Learning to Give Lesson Unit (Grades K-3)
- What is Environmental Justice? (Grades 3-6)
- Can You Undo Pollution? (Grades 3-6)
- Environmental Justice Atlas (Grades 7-12)
- Environmental Protection Agency Mapping Tool (Grades 7-12)
- WE ACT Environmental Justice Mini Lesson (Grades 7-12)
- Zinn Education Project Role Play Activity (Grades 7-12)
2023 Department of Natural Resources Art Contest
Theme: Environmental Justice League
The Department of Natural Resources art contest requires students to create their own representation of environmental justice in action and the work of environmental justice superheroes! Environmental Justice is the fair treatment of ALL people. Everyone deserves equal protection from environmental hazards, opportunities to make decisions for their communities, and healthy places to live, work and play. You can use paint, make a collage, or create digital art, whatever fits your style! Your art will be featured in DNR offices across the state.
Artists will be divided by grade into four categories: K-2, grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Prizes will be awarded in each category: 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Select artwork will be displayed digitally at the Natural Resources Building (NRB). Artwork must be submitted by 9 p.m. April 18th, 2023. Review the complete 2023 art contest rules here.
Submit Your Artwork/Vote For Artwork
Voting begins at 11 a.m. on April 19th and ends at 5 p.m. on April 26th. Winners will be announced on April 27. Select artwork will be displayed digitally at the Natural Resources Building (NRB).
Good luck, artists!
2023 Art Contest Flyer
Flyer available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Tagalog, and Korean.
To request additional translation, contact DNRREWCD@dnr.wa.gov
To request additional translation, contact DNRREWCD@dnr.wa.gov
