1. Place a checkmark on the line to indicate that you know what you should do to be aware and appreciate where you are on an outdoor education adventure.
watch for things like roots that might trip you
carry your whistle with you
don’t touch a plant unless you ask an adult
stay inside the boundaries unless you have to retrieve an object
be prepared for the weather
pick a natural object to take home with you
2. Select the ways that you can enjoy your hike in the woods.
listen to the sounds around you
smell and touch the plants that an adult shows you
look for birds in the trees
look for signs of other animals (like tracks) to find them
3. List 5 ways you can have as little impact as possible on the natural environment.
Answers:
Question 1: Check all except “Stay inside the boundaries unless you have to retrieve an object” and “Pick a natural object to take home with you”.
Question 2: Circle all.
Question 3:
- Avoid tree damage.
- Leave flowers, wood, rocks and plants behind.
- Take out your garbage.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Don’t bicycle on wet trails.
- Don’t disturb wildlife.