Plan and Prepare
What is the item you always want to bring with you on a hike?
Backpack/Phone/Map
What does FPC stand for?
Forest Park Conservancy.
What do you do if you find flowers on the side of the trial?
Leave them where they are.
How many ACRES is Forest Park?
5200.
How do you measure the distance from Animals you should be?
The Rule of Thumb.
When hiking through the forest what should you check before you go?
Weather/The trail you're heading to.
What did Forest Park Conservancy used to be called?
Friends of Forest Park.
What do you do if you find natural material on the actual trail?
Move it off to the side if its not too big, to clear the trail.
What year was Forest Park declared a national park?
1948 (1940s)
If you see an injured animal, what should you do?
Call a ranger or the audobon society and have them care for it.
Why is important to not over pack ?
To keep yourself from getting tired and leaving things behind.
What year was Forest Park Conservancy Established?
2008, friends of forest park was established in 1951
What is the most important reason for leaving things as they were?
Animal habitat and feeding/So others can enjoy the same experience.
How many FOOTBALL FIELDS fit into forest park?
3939
Tie in a tree or store in cars/locked containers.
What should you bring water in and why ?
A reusable water bottle, so you aren't tempted to leave
How many miles long and Wide is Forest Park?
7 miles long, 1 mile wide
What time of the year (season) is most sensitive for animals?
Winter/Spring transition.
What was forest park originally going to be used for?
Logging for lumber companies.