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Kids in the Woods

Martha Monroe


Release Date: 1/21/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fr054-2000

Natural Resources

Abstract

This document is part of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation series by the University of Florida. It focuses on environmental education for children, emphasizing the importance of outdoor activities to foster understanding and positive attitudes towards forests. Key concepts include the structure and functions of trees, the complexity of forest ecosystems, and the benefits of forests. The document also provides practical activity ideas for engaging children in learning about trees and forests through exploration and hands-on experiences. First published November 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FOR 66, one of a series of the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 1999. Revised October 2000 and May 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Monroe, M. C. (2000). Kids in the Woods. EDIS, 2000. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr054-2000

Authors

Martha Monroe
Martha Monroe
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, environmental education and Extension, and associate director, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Publication #FOR 66