Smokey: Only you can help me boogie down

Once the presentation came to a close, children were encouraged to get a little on-on-one time with the icon of wildfire prevention, Smokey Bear

Kids stand in awe and delight at the sight of Smokey Bear himself

San Juan String Band members donned their U.S. Forest Service uniforms during the bluegrass presentation

Kids touch toy versions of wild animals during the educational portion of the presentation

Once the presentation came to a close, children were encouraged to get a little on-on-one time with the icon of wildfire prevention, Smokey Bear.

Kids stand in awe and delight at the sight of Smokey Bear himself.

San Juan String Band members donned their U.S. Forest Service uniforms during the bluegrass presentation.

Smokey Bear dances a bluegrass jig with HeadStart students.

Kids touch toy versions of wild animals during the educational portion of the presentation.

Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum

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Thumbnail image of Kids stand in awe and delight at the sight of Smokey Bear himself

Thumbnail image of San Juan String Band members donned their U.S. Forest Service uniforms during the bluegrass presentation

Thumbnail image of Smokey Bear dances a bluegrass jig

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Thu Feb 28th, 2013 , by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum

The Southern Ute Montessori Head Start hosted the San Juan String Band and special guest Smokey Bear on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Students were able to dance and participate in the bluegrass presentation, which was followed by an appearance by the iconic bear, mascot of the U.S. Forest Service.

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Tags: Bluegrass Music, Smokey Bear, Southern Ute Montessori Head Start, SUIMA