Our National Forest to Faucets funding helps programs like this one. canr.msu.edu/news/msu-resea…

Healthy trees in urban areas enhance air and water quality, watershed function, energy conservation and social well-being. 📸State Foresters #VeryDemure #VeryMindful Very #UrbanForestry

The Wilderness Act turns 60 this Tuesday September 3, 2024. The Eastern Region is home to nearly 1.5 million acres of designated Wilderness land. wilderness.net/learn-about-wi… #OttawaNF

The first 2024 USFS Eastern Region Fall Color Weekly Report is out! fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/recr…

Be sure to check out our Flickr album for the Weekly #FallColorReport . Here's a big tooth aspen leaf from Ottawa National Forest by Shanelle Saunders. flickr.com/photos/usfs_ea… 🍁🍁🍁

The Trails at Jakes Rocks trail system was officially dedicated today as the Pennsylvania Trail of the Year! The dedication ceremony was held in the Bradoford Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest

The Flight 93 NMEM contains about 2,200 acres of forests and fields. To maintain the solemnity of the area, administrators have asked the USDA Forest Service to assess and update the health of the "Witness Grove." The first evaluation of the site was completed 12 years ago.

Fall colors are already starting to pop out. Check out our regional Flickr album to see what's out there. flickr.com/photos/usfs_ea… #FallColorCampaign

One year ago today, the Dept. of Agriculture @ForestService announced the grantees selected as part of the largest investment in urban & community forestry in the history of our country. Since then, partners have been planting trees, creating jobs & greening our cities➡️flickr.com/photos/3888016…

Updated Wood Lake Fire Closure Order conta.cc/3ztDvy8

Don’t Wait! Now is the time to start planning your Fall Color trip to the #shawneenationalforest! There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, plus local fairs and festivals you won’t want to miss. southernmostillinois.com visitsalinecounty.com

Thank you #WildernessInquiry for bringing the Canoemobile to Lake Shore State Park! The Forest Service Urban Connections program is partnered with Wilderness Inquiry with goals to expand our Pyramid of Engagement to communities across FS Region 9.

USFS Eastern Region Urban Connections connected with students from the greater Milwaukee area during a Canoemobile event with #WildernessINQ at Lakeshore State Park. Here students learned about the watercycle before getting a chance to canoe on an inlet in Lake Michigan.

#WildernessINQ will be holding a Free Public Canoemobile Community Paddle Event, Sept. 21; 10:00-2:00 pm, Lincoln Park on the Milwaukee River. USFS Eastern Region continues to thank #WildernessINQ for their commitment to building confidence through rich, diverse experiences.

Fall flowers along the Highland Scenic Highway. USFS photo by Kelly Perrine taken September 16, 2024 on the Monongahela National Forest. Find more autumnal beauty in our Fall Color Flickr Album. flickr.com/photos/usfs_ea…

The colors are starting to light up in select locations across the Eastern Region! 🍁🍂🍃Here's a drive through Monongahela National Forest taken by Amy Lovell. Check out the Fall Color Report here: fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/recr… #Fall #Autumn

Six artsy, nerdy, and goofy ways to enjoy fall leaves. 🍁🍂Forest Service photo by Savannah Halleaux #autumn #leaves fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…

The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region Forest Health staff released a pest alert on redbud seed beetle, a native insect that feeds on the seeds of eastern redbud. Check out the Pest Alert to learn more. usfs-public.app.box.com/s/o9xp18nmzrjd…

As #ClimateWeek2024 winds down, we think it's a good time to remember that research helps us understand the sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and the vital role healthy forests and grasslands play in storing carbon.

View from Middle Mountain looking over Shavers Fork on the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. USFS photo by Robert Whetsell. Check out our latest regional fall color weekly report and ever-growing fall color Flickr album! flickr.com/photos/usfs_ea…