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  • Humongous FungusLogin to Hold

    Total Available: 1 (of 2)

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    Humongous Fungus

    Lynne Boddy

    Did you know that fungi can be grown to make medicine for humans? Or that the most mushrooms can be seen in autumn? This picture book about nature is packed with fun facts about fungi. It includes gross-out stories of fungal infections that kids will love, incredible facts about "bananageddon", crop disease, epidemics, and zombified ants! It’s the ultimate gift for children who are interested in nature and microorganisms. Book must be returned.
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Foods & Nutrition, Forestry, Soils, Washington County Library
    Resource Type: Books
  • 101 Common MossesLogin to Hold

    Total Available: 4 (of 5)

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    101 Common Mosses, Liverworts & Lichens of the Olympic Peninsula

    Martin Hutten, Karen Hutten, Andrea Woodward

    This fun field guide will help students learn about the many different types of mosses, liverworts and lichens! The descriptions are very user friendly and include up-close pictures of each different plant form with details on their purpose and where they can be found. This item will need to be returned.
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry, Plants
    Resource Type: Booklets
  • A Guide to Oregon's Forest WildlifeLogin to Hold

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    A Guide to Oregon’s Forest Wildlife

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute

    Why so the different animals in Oregon's forests choose to live where they do? This booklet describes some of the wildlife associated with stands of different age classes.
    Categories: Animals, Forestry
    Resource Type: Books
  • A Guide to Priority Plant and Animal Species In Oregon ForestsLogin to Hold

    Total Available: 2 (of 5)

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    A Guide to Priority Plant and Animal Species In Oregon Forests

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute

    This revised and updated publication is designed to assist forest landowners, land managers, students, and educators in understanding how forests provide habitat for different wildlife and plant species. It describes the specific habitat requirements of selected species found in forested habitats across all ecoregions in Oregon. It provides teachers and students a way to learn more about wildlife species and the forest habitats they use and helps landowners and land managers determine what species to include in their management plans.
    Categories: Animals, Forestry, Plants
    Resource Type: Booklets
  • Careers in ConservationLogin to Hold

    Total Available: 28 (of 100)

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    Careers in Conservation

    United States Department of Agriculture

    This brochure engages readers in the foundation and mission of Natural Resources Conservation Services as well as career opportunities and how to get involved.
    Categories: Careers, Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry
    Resource Type: Booklets
  • Christmas FarmLogin to Hold

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    Christmas Farm

    Mary Lyn Ray

    When Wilma decides her garden needs a new beginning, she gathers string, scissors, shovels, sixty-two dozen balsam seedlings, and Parker, her five-year-old neighbor. Year after year, Wilma and Parker nurture their trees, keeping careful count of how many they plant, how many perish, and how many grow to become fine, full Christmas trees. A cozy, holiday read-aloud and a lyrical way to usher in the month of December. This book will need to be returned.
    Categories: Forestry, Oregon, Seasonal
    Resource Type: Books
  • Christmas Tree FarmLogin to Hold

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    Christmas Tree Farm

    Ann Purmell

    Grandpa switches on the colored lights, puts up the OPEN sign, and the Christmas Tree Hut is open for business. From the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve people will come from all over to find just the right tree. But most shoppers don't know that Grandpa and his family have worked all year long planting, pruning, measuring, and tagging trees. This vibrantly illustrated book shows the entire process from seedling to decorated tree as a warm-spirited family carries on a holiday tradition. This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Forestry
    Resource Type: Books
  • Ecology Field Cards- Set 4Login to Hold

    Total Available: 1 (of 2)

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    Ecology Field Cards- Set 4, Wetlands and Wet Prairies

    Oregon State University Extension

    Discover what lives around you in the Wetlands and Wet Prairies! Created for Willamette Valley habitats, explore local plants insects, wildlife, and more! Each set comes with an Educator’s Guide which includes educational activities for students. 1 teacher guide comes with a set of cards. This item needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry, General Agriculture
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • Ecology Field Cards- Set 5Login to Hold

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    Ecology Field Cards- Set 5, Upland Prairie

    Oregon State University Extension

    Discover what lives around you in the Upland Prairie! Created for Willamette Valley habitats, explore local plants insects, wildlife, and more! Increase you knowledge of native species, biodiversity, relationships, and cycles. Each set comes with an Educator’s Guide which includes educational activities for students. 1 teacher guide comes with a set of cards. This item needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry, General Agriculture
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • Ecology Field Cards-Set 1Login to Hold

    Total Available: 3 (of 2)

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    Ecology Field Cards-Set 1, Douglas-fir Forests

    Oregon State University Extension

    Discover what lives around you! Created for Willamette Valley habitats, explore local plants insects, wildlife, and more! Each set comes with an Educator's Guide which includes educational activities for students. 1 teacher guide comes with a set of cards. This item needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry, General Agriculture, Plants
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • Ecology Field Cards-Set 3Login to Hold

    Total Available: 3 (of 3)

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    Ecology Field Cards-Set 3, Riparian Bottomland Forests

    Oregon State University Extension

    Discover what lives around you in the Riparian Bottomland Forests! Created for Willamette Valley habitats, explore local plants insects, wildlife, and more! Increase you knowledge of native species, biodiversity, relationships, and cycles. Each set comes with an Educator’s Guide which includes educational activities for students. 1 teacher guide comes with a set of cards. This item needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry, General Agriculture
    Resource Type: Manipulatives
  • Ellie's Log - Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree FellLogin to Hold

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    Ellie’s Log – Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell

    Judith L. Li

    After a huge tree crashes to the ground during a winter storm, ten-year-old Ellie and her new friend, Ricky, explore the forest where Ellie lives. Together, they learn how trees provide habitat for plants and animals high in the forest canopy, down among mossy old logs, and deep in the pools of a stream. The plants, insects, birds, and mammals they discover come to life in colored pen-and-ink drawings.This book needs to be returned. Full Teacher's Guide for Ellie's Log- Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell:  http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/B&W_Teacher's%20Guide.5.2013a.pdfFor more information and resources go to: http://ellieslog.org
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry, Science
    Resource Type: Books
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    Total Available: 12 (of 1000)

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    En El Bosque (Into the Forest)

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute

    En El Bosque is a lively and colorful book on forestry for fifth- and sixth-grade Spanish speaking students students. This is a complete Spanish translation of OFRI's Into the Forest. The student book is 24 pages and gives an overview of Oregon forests, including forest ecology, tree biology, forest management, forest careers and balancing economic, ecological and social values. It includes puzzles and activities for students. 1 teacher guide will be included with a class set. These do not need to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry, Oregon
    Resource Type: Printed Materials, Spanish
  • Establishing and Managing Forest Trees in Western OregonLogin to Hold

    Total Available: 4 (of 4)

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    Establishing and Managing Forest Trees in Western Oregon

    In this publication, we will help you understand how you can best plant and tend to trees in your woods to ensure that they remain healthy and productive. This book needs to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry
    Resource Type: Books
  • Grown In Oregon Map PosterLogin to Hold

    Total Available: 30 (of 1000)

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    Explore the Forest

    Oregon Forest Resources Institue

    Oregon Forest Resources Institute created this 24-page, full-color publication especially for 3rd and 4th grade students. It provides a grade-appropriate overview of Oregon forests, including forest ecology, tree biology, forest management and forest careers. It explores how we as a society need to balance economic, ecological and social values. Illustrations, puzzles and activities engage student interest. 1 teacher guide will be included with a class set. These do not need to be returned. 
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry
    Resource Type: Printed Materials
  • Forest Education PacketLogin to Hold

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    Forest Education Packet

    Packet comes with many activities and lessons suitable for all grade levels.
    Categories: Conservation & Natural Resources, Forestry
    Resource Type: Instructional Units