Youth and Educators

Where Art Meets Conservation: Students Shine in 2026-2027 Junior Duck Stamp Competition

Oil‑painted feathers perched on a still pond, mottled acrylic daubs on the breast of a flying Northern Shoveler, and spirited renditions of North American waterfowl. All on display at the Virginia Junior Duck Stamp Contest held on March 28.

Artist in Residence celebrates ‘place of special value’ in southwest Colorado

For two weeks, the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Vicki Conley created four artworks inspired by the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument’s rich landscape and hosted two public outreach programs.

BLM, U.S. Wildland Fire Service celebrate more than 20 years of wildland fire training partnership with Phoenix schools

The BLM Phoenix District partners with the Phoenix Union High School District to provide training and education for high school students exploring career fields in firefighting.

Explore, learn, connect: BLM sparks connection for the public with the lands they love through expert-led, engaging events

By offering these direct learning experiences with resource specialists, the Paria River District continues to foster stewardship and deepen the public’s connection to the landscapes they share.

Kingman Field Office rescues reptiles and builds awareness through education

Through classroom visits, community events, and demonstrations, Bureau of Land Management wildlife biologist Joelle Acton helps people understand the reptiles that share the Mohave Desert landscape.