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Did Smokey Bear Get It Wrong?

Online via Zoom

Woodsy Owl Got It Right

Oct. 1, 2025 | 2-3 p.m.

You likely know Woodsy, the famous owl who has encouraged forest visitors to “give a hoot” for over five decades. But have you heard of Myrtle, the Green Circle Turtle? Both are ambassadors of outdoor ethics in forests, parks, and protected areas. Encouraging responsible visitor behavior is a key component of effective outdoor recreation management. Join Laura Anderson McIntyre, Professor of Forest Recreation, in exploring the role of outdoor ethics in protecting forest lands, supporting positive visitor experiences, and promoting the many benefits of outdoor recreation.

CLICK HERE to join the live webinar on Oct. 1, 2025

TARGET AUDIENCE

This workshop is designed for LIFE members, nature enthusiasts, and landowners.

RESOURCES

Resources will be posted at a later date.

PROGRAM PARTNER

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR

Laura Anderson McIntyre, Ph.D.

Professor of Forest Recreation, College of Natural Resources, UW-Stevens Point

As Professor of Forest Recreation at University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Laura’s teaching, scholarship, and service focus on outdoor recreation planning and management, nature-based tourism, and human dimensions of natural resource management. Before arriving in Stevens Point, Laura was a Postdoctoral Associate in the University of Vermont Park Studies Laboratory. She is a graduate of University of Massachusetts, Amherst, The Ohio State University, and Wittenberg University.