U.S. Forest Service

10/05/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/06/2022 12:06

Have a student? Join Smokey Bear live Oct. 14 [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON, DC-Join us live to learn more about wildfire prevention efforts on Friday, Oct. 14, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Watch the Facebook live event and send us your questions at: www.facebook.com/FSNatureLIVE.

The program-for students from fourth to sixth grade-will share the importance of fire in ecosystems, the dangers of fire and how to prevent wildfires, whether you're camping, grilling or doing yardwork.

TIME

  • 1:00-1:50 p.m. ET/12:00-12:50 p.m. CT/11:00-11:50 a.m. MT/10:00-10:50 a.m. PT/9:00-9:50 a.m. AT

During this 50-minute interactive program, students will learn about:

  • Fire science
  • Good vs. bad fire
  • Smokey Bear's rules of wildfire prevention
  • Careers in wildland fires