2. Forests For People More Than You Can Imagine! National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) 2011 2011 Poster Contest Theme And Stewardship Theme

3. Why are forests important?

4. Can you see something from a forest from where you are sitting?

5. Forest products at your school

6. Forest products in your community

7. dye oxygen piano keys rayon - books fishing floats - inks telephone books varnish - atlases and maps price tags - ping pong balls tires - umbrella handles -signs automobile instrument panels space craft reentry shields newspaper photographic film - newspapers - posters football helmets - toilet seats - guitars road building materials - insulation dye oxygen piano keys rayon - books fishing floats - inks telephone books varnish - atlases and maps price tags - ping pong balls tires - umbrella handles -signs automobile instrument panels space craft reentry shields newspaper photographic film - newspapers - posters football helmets - toilet seats - guitars road building materials - insulation shatterproof glass - artificial vanilla flavoring cork - vacuum cleaner bags - movies - stadium seats adhesives - decorations - turpentine - camphor - waxes fireworks - crayons - tannin - charcoal - pine oil - pitch musical instruments - perches for birds of prey - toilet paper milk cartons - flooring - bark for landscaping - cardboard grocery bags - furniture - chewing gum - paper towels oil spill control agents - Christmas trees - hockey sticks wildlife habitat - cosmetics - roofs - baby foods - cider - vitamins cooking utensils - photographic film - lacquer - pallets - rubber gloves mulch - clean water - golf tees - egg cartons - nail polish - fence posts - toys toothpaste - eyeglass frames - syrup - antacids - shampoo - rubber gloves menthol - electrical outlets - medicines - energy for electricity - plates and bowls sausage casings - torula yeast - rulers - wooden blocks - houses - notebook paper - oars plywood - paper plates - computer casings - stain remover - coffee filters - toothpicks movie tickets - carpet and upholstery backsides - imitation bacon - diapers - horse corrals postcards - tax forms - sponges - shade - particle board - shoe polish - luggage - bowling alley lanes postage stamps - colognes - animal bedding - irrigation piping - fruit pie filling - golf balls - game boards suspending agent for drinking soda - pencils - dry wall - baby cribs - baseball bats - lumber - decoys - kites magazines -ice cream thickener - step ladders - birthday cards - broom sticks - cider - ceiling tiles crutches - backyard play sets - axe handle - food labels - 2 x 4's - candy wrappers scenery - party invitations - disinfectants - cd inserts - gummed tape - fruit railroad ties - shelter belts - puzzles - swings - baking cups mulch - clean water - golf tees - egg cartons - nail polish - fence posts - toys toothpaste - eyeglass frames - syrup - antacids - shampoo - rubber gloves menthol - electrical outlets - medicines - energy for electricity - plates and bowls sausage casings - torula yeast - rulers - wooden blocks - houses - notebook paper - oars plywood - paper plates - computer casings - stain remover - coffee filters - toothpicks movie tickets - carpet and upholstery backsides - imitation bacon - diapers - horse corrals postcards - tax forms - sponges - shade - particle board - shoe polish - luggage - bowling alley lanes postage stamps - colognes - animal bedding - irrigation piping - fruit pie filling - golf balls - game boards suspending agent for drinking soda - pencils - dry wall - baby cribs - baseball bats - lumber - decoys - kites magazines -ice cream thickener - step ladders - birthday cards - broom sticks - cider - ceiling tiles crutches - backyard play sets - axe handle - food labels - 2 x 4's - candy wrappers scenery - party invitations - disinfectants - cd inserts - gummed tape - fruit railroad ties - shelter belts - puzzles - swings - baking cups buttons - cutting boards benches - bird houses stereo speakers garden stakes stairways - beds tables - barrels window frames bulletin boards linoleum - seesaws fishing boats - billboards disposable medical clothing church pews - totem poles - desks How many other tree products can you list? buttons - cutting boards benches - bird houses stereo speakers garden stakes stairways - beds tables - barrels window frames bulletin boards linoleum - seesaws fishing boats - billboards disposable medical clothing church pews - totem poles - desks How many other tree products can you list? Source: http://www.idahoforests.org/wood_you.htm

8. Trees Work! Working Trees For Agriculture Working Trees For Agriculture Working Trees For Communities Working Trees For Communities Working Trees For Water Quality Working Trees For Water Quality Working Trees For Wildlife Working Trees For Wildlife Working Trees For Livestock Working Trees For Livestock Working Trees: Silvopasture Working Trees: Silvopasture Working Trees For Treating Waste Working Trees For Treating Waste Working Trees For Carbon Cycle Balance Working Trees For Carbon Cycle Balance Working Trees For Carbon: Windbreaks In The U.S Working Trees For Carbon: Windbreaks In The U.S

9. Conservation and Trees

10. Community Projects

11. What can you do to learn more about forests? National Association of Conservation Districts Forestry Notes Newsletter http://www.nacdnet.org/news/publications/forestrynotes/ There is much to learn about forestry. To learn more about forestry visit the above link for NACD as well as these other good resources. National Association of Conservation Districts Forestry Notes Newsletter http://www.nacdnet.org/news/publications/forestrynotes/ USDA-Forest Service – Conservation Education fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation http://fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation American Forest Foundation http://www.affoundation.org Colorado Department of Natural Resources Dnr.state.co.us West Greeley Conservation District http://wgcd.org

12. What kinds of careers are related to forestry? Fish and Wildlife Management Management and Conservation Policy and Planning Parks, Recreation and Tourism Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences Environmental Science and Technology Wood and Paper Science Genetics and Biotechnology

13. What kind of food do we get from trees?

14. 2011 FORESTRY 6th GRADE POSTER CONTEST

15. 2011 6 th Grade Poster Contest 2011 6 th Grade Poster Contest Posters are due: November 4, 2011 Posters are due: November 4, 2011 Questions contact: Pam Wright Questions contact: Pam Wright West Greeley Conservation District West Greeley Conservation District Address: 4302 W. 9 th St Rd, Greeley, CO 80634 Address: 4302 W. 9 th St Rd, Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-356-8097x3 Phone: 970-356-8097x3 E-mail: pam.wright@wgcd.org E-mail: pam.wright@wgcd.org

16. Theme Title for Your Poster Forests for People Or More Than You Can Imagine! DO NOT USE ANY OTHER NAMES OR TITLES, AND DO NOT LEAVE THIS OUT OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!)

17. _____Any media may be used to create a flat or two-dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, stickers, paper or other materials on regular posters (no computer only special category) Poster size must be between 8.5" x 11" and 22" x 28". _____Posters should be packaged so they remain flat when sent for judging. _____All posters must be created by an individual student rather than a team of students. _____The 2011 Stewardship title “Forests for People more Than You Can Imagine!” or “Forests for People” must be on your poster. (DO NOT USE ANY OTHER NAMES OR TITLES, AND DO NOT LEAVE THIS OUT OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!) _____Names must be on back of posters and must have entry signed entry form to be eligible for judging. _____All entries must be completed by the individual student without outside assistance. _____ The name of the person/person, locale etc., who created the poster MAY NOT be found on the front of the poster in any place. _____All posters due to WGCD by November 4, 2011 RULES

18. Poster Ideas

21. What makes a good Poster? Attracts attention Attracts attention Is simple and clear Is simple and clear Uses colors and Uses colors and white space to white space to get and hold attention get and hold attention Letters are large Letters are large enough to be easily read enough to be easily read

22. When forming ideas for your poster Research the topic of the theme Research the topic of the theme Brainstorm ideas and make a list Brainstorm ideas and make a list Use the theme as your title Use the theme as your title Forests for People Forests for PeopleOr Forests for People More Than You Can Imagine!

23. Tips to remember Don’t use too many words Don’t use too many words Use a combination of illustrations and words Use a combination of illustrations and words Be as neat as you can Be as neat as you can Blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils Blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils Depending on design leave white space on the poster Depending on design leave white space on the poster Make sure the poster is balanced Make sure the poster is balanced

24. Tips to remember Choose colors carefully. Note the following general guidelines: - Black tends to be more formal, neat, rich, strong - Black tends to be more formal, neat, rich, strong - Blue is cool, melancholy - Blue is cool, melancholy - Purple is considered royal, rich - Purple is considered royal, rich - Yellow tends to be warm, light, or ripe - Yellow tends to be warm, light, or ripe - Green is fresh, young, or growing - Green is fresh, young, or growing - White means clean, and neat - White means clean, and neat -Red attracts the eye, is high energy -Red attracts the eye, is high energy - Orange attracts the eye - Orange attracts the eye

25. Tips to remember Don't try to include too many ideas or activities on your poster. Don't try to include too many ideas or activities on your poster. A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective

26. Things you should not do Cover poster with lamination or other clear covering Cover poster with lamination or other clear covering (Clear covering is OK if chalk type materials) Use staples, tacks, or tape Use staples, tacks, or tape Use fluorescent posters Use fluorescent posters Create a poster that is all words or a poster that is all pictures Create a poster that is all words or a poster that is all pictures

27. Steps to follow when making a poster Decide on information to include on the poster Decide on information to include on the poster Research the theme topic Research the theme topic Sketch out your idea Sketch out your idea Mark guidelines for lettering (lightly) Mark guidelines for lettering (lightly) Clean up the poster so it is neat. Erase any guidelines that are showing. Clean up the poster so it is neat. Erase any guidelines that are showing.

28. Steps to follow when making a poster Turn poster in on time for judging. Turn poster in on time for judging. Attach poster entry form on the back and be sure it is signed by a parent or guardian. Attach poster entry form on the back and be sure it is signed by a parent or guardian. Entry must be contestant's original, hand done creation and may not be traced from photographs or other artists' published works. Entry must be contestant's original, hand done creation and may not be traced from photographs or other artists' published works.

29. Steps to follow when making a poster Any media may be used to create a flat or two-dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or other materials). Any media may be used to create a flat or two-dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or other materials). Poster size must be between 8.5" x 11" and 22" x 28". Or the size required by your local or state contest. Poster size must be between 8.5" x 11" and 22" x 28". Or the size required by your local or state contest.

30. What your poster will be judged on Conservation message—50 percent Conservation message—50 percent Visual effectiveness—30 percent Visual effectiveness—30 percent Originality—10 percent and Originality—10 percent and Universal appeal—10 percent. Universal appeal—10 percent.

31. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. ~ Chinese Proverb

32. Visit Visitwww.nacdnet.org Stewardship & Education For additional information on NACD Education Material on Habitat, Soil and Water Teachers guide Teachers guide Student booklets Student booklets and more……………………….. and more………………………..

33. Posters are due: November 4, 2011 Questions contact: Pam Wright West Greeley Conservation District Address: 4302 W. 9 th St Rd, Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-356-8097x3 E-mail: pam.wright@wgcd.org