Malta Elementary School Smokey Bear Woodsy/Owl Awards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. gave students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl earlier this year at Malta Elementary School.

Smokey Bear is recognized nationally and internationally as the symbol for wildfire prevention. The original Smokey Bear appeared in 1944. Smokey’s message, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires!” encourages personal responsibility for wildfire prevention. Smokey Bear teac...