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08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Happy birthday to my old pal, Smokey Bear!🎂🐻

For over 80 years, has reminded us that preventing wildfires starts with all of us. His efforts have helped protect our forests from wildfires, but that same message matters at home too.

Batteries can hide in unexpected places, from singing greeting cards to electric scooters, and when disposed of incorrectly, they can spark dangerous fires that put our communities at risk.

As we celebrate Smokey’s birthday, let’s all do our part, from nature to our neighborhoods, to stop fires before they start. Never throw batteries in the trash or recycling bin: Skip the Bin! Turn Your Batteries In! 🔋💚

07/30/2026

It is almost time to head back to school! We have so many educator resources available including printed products, educator guides, coloring pages, read-along videos and more! Explore our website by grade or topic and order/download your FREE resources today!!

07/20/2026

Wildfire prevention starts with each of us. Clear brush around your home to create defensible space, follow local fire restrictions and never leave a campfire unattended. Your actions help protect our forests, firefighters and communities.

Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/wildfires

07/20/2026

As America celebrates 250 years, the NWRA and Woodsy Owl are proud to see the Skip the Bin! message reaching communities from coast to coast. 🇺🇸🦉

From cities and campuses to state capitols, workplaces, and neighborhood gathering places, each battery take-back event is part of a bigger mission: keeping used batteries out of trash and recycling bins, preventing fires, and making safe disposal easier for families and communities.

This Independence Day, we’re celebrating the people and partners helping move battery safety forward, one community at a time. ❤️ 🤍 💙

Want to get involved? Visit the events link below to request a battery take-back event near you! 🔋
🔗https://batterysafetynow.org/events

07/20/2026

When lithium-ion batteries are exposed to extreme heat, the chemistry inside gets unstable. If you leave a battery baking in a hot car or direct sunlight, it can lead to thermal runaway: a rapid, unstoppable chain reaction that can cause a fire or explosion.

Don't let your gear become a seasonal hazard. Store your e-bikes, power tools, and lawn equipment in a temperature-controlled space like a basement or cool garage. If a battery has already been "baked" by the heat and won't take a charge or looks swollen, don't just toss it in the trash where it can spark a fire.

Find your local drop-off point by clicking the Turn Batteries In button at https://batterysafetynow.org/

07/16/2026

Order FREE copies of our newest reader today!! 🌳🦉

Read more about the latest edition on our Educator Blog! 🌲🦉

06/30/2026

Read more about the latest edition on our Educator Blog! 🌲🦉

06/25/2026

Join us in celebrating our National Grasslands! 🌾🌻

*Due to recent government funding changes, we currently are only able to process bulk orders of 20 or more. We hope that we will be able to resolve this issue in the near future. In the meantime, please feel free to download our resources and explore the website for many great lesson plans and activ...

06/18/2026

The "Taking Care of our Forests" Reader featuring Woodsy Owl is now available in hard copy! Explore our website and order your free copies today! 🌲🌳

Woodsy Owl wants to teach you all about different ways you can “lend a hand and care for the land” by helping to take care of forests! This Reader is...