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Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association

The Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association (CFIA), a 501c3 non profit, was founded in 1972 by a group of conservationists to help the USDA Forest Service tell the story of forest conservation in America, and to help people better understand the benefits of forests and local ecology through education and recreation. Today CFIA operations include:

• Sponsors and Partners of the Cradle of Forestry [link]
• Educational programs and services [link]
• Sale of forest related educational material [link]
• Campground and Recreation Area management [link]
• Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area management [link]
• Nature-Oriented Parenting Newsletter (link)

Check out a few of our partners who help get the idea of "Nature Play" to the world!

   www.muddysneakers.org 

  http://www.storypointmedia.com/

  http://usPLAYcoalition.clemson.edu

We invite you to explore our association, and join us in bringing people and forests together!