Junior Explorer: Native Plants Activity Booklet; Notice of Publication and Availability

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTWASHINGTON, D.C. 20240http://www.blm.govMarch 25, 2015In Reply Refer To: 1115 (420) PEMS TRANSMISSION 03/25/2015Information Bulletin No. 2015-045To: AFOs Attn: Education Program Leads Interpretation Program LeadsFrom: Acting, Assistant Director, National Landscape Conservation System and Community PartnershipsSubject: Junior Explorer: Native Plants Activity Booklet; Notice of Publication and AvailabilityWe are pleased to announce the availability of the recently published Junior Explorer Native Plants,a copy of which is attached for your review. This publication continues a series of thematic Junior Explorer activity books that can be used by BLM offices to educate young people about public lands and resources in a fun and engaging way. Native Plants is the first subject area for a new series of BLM educational publications called “Explore, Investigate, Discover.These materials address topics related to the programs and mission of the BLM and are targeted to learners ranging from young children to adults. For each topic, the BLM will produce a suite of three publications: a Junior Explorer booklet for young children; a Classroom Investigations Teaching Guide for secondary school teachers; and a Discovery Series publication for learners of all ages. Please offer copies of Junior Explorer: Native Plants at visitor centers, BLM public rooms, and other appropriate venues. You are encouraged to coordinate with your office Forms Manager to order copies (up to 100 per order) free of charge from BLM Printed Materials Distribution Services at the National Operations Center. The PMDS item number is EE2038C. The booklet will also be downloadable from the internal BLM Environmental Education Junior Explorer webpage, from the external BLM Learning Landscapes Junior Explorer webpage, and on the BLM Junior Explorer Pinterest board.For further information, please contact Janet Lacey, BLM Education Specialist, at jlacey@blm.gov, or by calling 202-912-7318.Signed by: Authenticated by:Christopher J. McAlear Robert M. WilliamsActing, Assistant Director Division of IRM Governance,WO-860 National Landscape Conservation System and Community Partnerships1 Attachment 1 - Junior Explorer Native Plants Activity Book (32 pp)