Collection
Keeping ou distance from wildlife we observe.
What is ethical wildlife watching?
Measuring an organism.
What is a ruler?
Packing water, food and scheduled meds.
What is keeping yourself healthy?
Bringing a first aid kit.
What is wound care?
Sketching a lizard sunning itself on a flat stone.
What is nature journaling?
Magnifying a small object to see the details.
What is a hand lens?
Applying sunscreen to exposed skin.
What is sunburn prevention?
Checking the forecast before heading out to the field.
What is not getting struck by lightning or dying from heatstroke?
Scooping an insect into a specimen jar, releasing it after 10 minutes of watching it.
What is humane observation?
Carrying items while keeping your hands free.
What is a back pack?
Wearing a hat, layers, boots, and/or rain gear.
Backing away from wildlife slowly and quickly.
What is not getting chased by a bear?
Using a key or guide to confirm the name of a species.
What is identification?
Magnifying far away birds and other organisms.
What are binoculars?
Dressing in light colored pants and shirts.
What is tick and mosquito bite prevention?
Staying on established trails.
What is not getting lost?
Keeping the feathers, eggs, or nests of native birds.
What is breaking the law (Migratory Bird Treaty Act)?
Using a wire bound sketchbook to record observations.
What is a nature journal?
Wearing your socks pulled up over your pants.
What is tick bite prevention?
Traveling to natural areas with a friend/telling someone where you are going and when you'll return.
What is the buddy system?