Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl may seem like charmingly retro characters, but in a rare double appearance at the Museum Saturday and Sunday, a new generation will take in their relevant conservation messages during the "Fun in the Forests" kickoff to the recreation season.

Outdoor leave-no-trace camping activities, U.S. Forest Service firefighters showing off their cool truck, and tips for forest recreation all dovetail with our new exhibit, Year of the Forest: Respectful Recreation.

Get fired up with our hands-on educational program about forest fires too. (Yes, matches are involved, and it's cool!) And explore our 1930s ranger station, where "OldSmokeys" (U.S.F.S. retirees) will talk about wildfire prevention and the evolving roles of the Forest Service.

It's all from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and below you'll find Smokey and Woodsy's schedule.
Remember: only YOU can prevent forest fires, and, give a hoot - don’t pollute! (To quote Smokey and Woodsy, respectively.)

11 am - Woodsy Goes Wild with Leave No Trace Camping Activities
11:30 am - Smokey
12:30 - Woodsy Does Leave No Trace Camping Activities
1 pm - Smokey
2 pm - Woodsy Does Leave No Trace Camping Activities
2:30 pm - Smokey and Woodsy Together!

Check out this 1970s Woodsy Owl public service announcement at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zpz1k5Mv4o