The Death of Woodsy Owl

Episode 97

2nd January 2024

In 1971, the USDA Forest Service Introduced Woodsy Owl, the anti-pollution owl, in an attempt to educate the masses about environmentalism.  Little did they know at the time, but his legacy would end in flames.  This is a story featuring potential federal crimes,  pants-wearing bears, and job-stealing owls.  This is the story, of the death […]

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In 1971, the USDA Forest Service Introduced Woodsy Owl, the anti-pollution owl, in an attempt to educate the masses about environmentalism.  Little did they know at the time, but his legacy would end in flames.  This is a story featuring potential federal crimes,  pants-wearing bears, and job-stealing owls.  This is the story, of the death of Woodsy Owl.

Featuring Music By Louie Zhong/Snake Pool:

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For more Woodsy, Brenda made a Youtube Video on the subject in 2020:

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