A lot has changed over the past 80 years, but my message remains the same: #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires! #SmokeyBear80

Tomorrow, August 9, we celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday! 🎉 Let's take a look back at how the Smokey Bear campaign came to be, the living symbol, and how it's changing to meet modern needs. Be sure to wish Smokey Bear a happy birthday! #SmokeyBear80

Happy 80th birthday, @Smokey_bear! 🥳 Nearly 9 our of 10 wildfires are still caused by humans. Thank you Smokey for eight decades of teaching us how everyone plays a role in preventing unwanted, unintentional wildfires.

Cheers to @Smokey_Bear on his 80th birthday! 🥳 For 8 decades, Smokey has been inspiring people to practice wildfire safety. Sparky the Fire Dog is proud to reunite with Smokey to celebrate their shared mission of safety. Join us in honoring Smokey’s incredible legacy! #smokeybear80

Thanks for all your birthday wishes, friends! 80 years of wildfire prevention, and I’m still feeling as spry as a cub. Even after 80 years, my message bears 🐻 repeating: #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires! #SmokeyBear80

What a whirlwind it has been celebrating Smokey Bear's 80th birthday! We've loved seeing celebrations across the country and honored wildfire prevention heroes at Dept. of Agriculture during the Smokey Bear Awards Ceremony. Keep sharing your celebrations throughout the year!

It's almost that time of year! Working forests can help supply classrooms with essentials. In fact, revenue from state timber sales often helps keep schools open and up-to-date in rural districts. When you get supplies for your classroom, you help keep another one open. 🍎✏️

Today is National Tell A Joke Day and we just couldn't resist these tree-mendous puns. 🌳💚 Tell us a joke in the comments or share one of ours with your friends!

Did you know that schools can create outdoor learning spaces with urban wood? When trees are cut down for safety or maintenance, some cities use that wood to create benches, garden boxes, and more to bring the classroom outside. And don’t forget the standing trees for shade! 🌳☀️

Happy Back-to-School season! 📚🍎 Let's ace wildfire prevention this year because wildfire safety is always in session. Remember, #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires!

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We're counting down the days until our annual meeting in Providence, Rhode Island! Less than a month away and only 10 days left to register! For more information and to secure your spot, visit nasfannualmeeting2024.eventbrite.com.

Very demure, very cutesy 🌳

Happy long weekend! ☀️ If you're heading out into the woods to celebrate the last stretch of summer, remember to practice wildfire prevention and safety. Visit smokeybear.com to brush up on your prevention knowledge and sign up for local alerts in the event of a fire.

Happy Labor Day! 🌳💪 The day off is a perfect excuse to catch up on forestry news by reading NASF's weekly newsletter. (Or just relax—our newsletter is always available online!) ow.ly/k3ly50Tb0Fo

Managing and protecting forests for future generations requires people of all demeanors, be it "brat" or "demure." While these may be this summer's buzzwords, the need for passionate individuals in forestry is forever. 🌳💚 What jobs did we miss and where would you sort them?

Happy National Wildlife Day! 🦌🐍🦉🦝 One thing state forestry agencies do is manage forests to benefit wildlife. Whether clearing openings for grazing or maintaining mature growth trees for shelter, foresters can help design great habitats for animals.

NASF is excited to introduce a new member of our team! Meet Grace Hogue, NASF Policy Coordinator. Grace comes to NASF after several internships with other trade associations and a Senate committee. She is pursuing a Masters of Public Policy at American University. Welcome, Grace!

Who's excited for fall foliage? 🙋‍♀️ Exactly when leaves change color mostly depends on the amount of daylight, which is why northern parts of the country turn first. But we can also make some predictions based on weather as far back as spring and summer. Happy leaf peeping! 🍂

Summer may be coming to an end, but fire season is year round. This weekend, the Rail Ridge Fire in Oregon exploded to 135,000+ acres. Get the latest wildfire updates and more industry news in NASF's weekly newsletter: ow.ly/Enpu50Tj6jR 📸: Grant County Sheriff's Office