Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home
On Exhibit: June 15 – September 26, 2010
Join Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl, and their forest friends, as they share important messages in pretend woodland, urban and stream settings that encourage families to spend time together outdoors, and inspire children to discover and care for the natural resources that sustain our world – our home sweet home.
Things to Do:
- At Home in the Urban Forest: A cityscape mural provides the backdrop for a pretend house with a yard and garden shed that encourages exploring the concept of urban ecology.
- The Itsy Bitsy Spider Rain Garden: A small shed and garden set the scene for activities that illustrate the water cycle and the principle of using rainwater
- A Happy, Healthy House: A pretend kitchen is a perfect setting for children to practice making eco-friendly decisions
- Would You Believe It Comes From a Tree? The home’s backyard highlights how important trees are to making a broad variety of consumer products and helps children explore processes that are important to the future of our planet
- At Home in the Great Forest: A forest mural and leafy canopy create the setting for activities that highlight the forest as a home to the creatures that live there, and our shared responsibility to care for the land; educational materials feature local and national resources.
- Welcome Home: Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl greet visitors as they enter the forest
- The Ranger’s Station: A log cabin and costumes set the scene for children to explore the roles of the forest ranger, cartographer and firefighter
- The Campsite: The Campsite reminds visitors about the responsibilities that come with enjoying natural resources
- The Bridge Home: A pretend bridge and stream provide a transition between the cityscape and forest components, and help introduce the concepts of interdependence and our responsibility for protecting both the urban and natural forest.
- Make the Connection: The surface of the bridge changes as it crosses the stream, transitioning from a smooth stone-like surface near the city to a rustic texture as it leads to the great forest.
- Go with the Flow: Children will use a variety of simple levers to explore the water cycle and the flow of a pretend stream
- Go Fish! Searching for creatures that live in and near the stream helps children understand the variety of life that is supported by water
- Drink Up! Investigating paw and footprints by the stream reminds children about the importance of clean water to an ecosystem
Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home was created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl are protected by Congressional law and are used with permission from the US Forest Service. All Rights Reserved. 16 USC 580p-4 & 18 USC 711a.
Activities in Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home
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Character Appearance: Smokey BearWednesday, August 11, 2010
Come enjoy a tale of Smokey Bear’s adventures, and then stick around as he greets children and poses for photos with guests.
Limited seating; first-come, first-served.
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Character Appearance: Smokey BearWednesday, August 25, 2010
Come enjoy a tale of Smokey Bear’s adventures, and then stick around as he greets children and poses for photos with guests.
Limited seating; first-come, first-served.
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Character Appearance: Smokey BearWednesday, September 22, 2010
Come enjoy a tale of Smokey Bear’s adventures, and then stick around as he greets children and poses for photos with guests.
Limited seating; first-come, first-served.
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Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home Closes to the PublicSunday, September 26, 2010
Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home Closes to the Public
