Survival 101
someone must demonstrate "blast off" position
bent down in squatting position, on toes/balls of feet ready to get up quickly
What type of animal is Pickle?
- crested gecko
- chicken
- leopard spotted gecko
- Prairie Kingsnake
Prairie Kingsnake
What are the 4 big areas of recycling that we teach in the recycling relay game?
Food, paper, plastics, metals
A 7 year old boy comes up to the MTB Shed and wants to ride. He has his flip flops on from the pool, but has lost his shirt.
Point out why little Timmy cannot go mountain biking.
too young (MTB age is 9)
flip flops (must be tennies)
no shirt (feels obvious)
The Tipi
what three wood sizes do you need to start a fire
tinder, kindling, fuel
How long do Ornate Box Turtles live for? (must be within 5 years)
Up to 50
Which of the following can be recycled?
- paper towels
- milk jugs
- pop cans
- styrofoam
- peanut butter jar
- walmart bags
milk jugs, pop cans, peanut butter jar
True/False: kids are allowed to slip their shoes off if they are catching bugs in the stream.
FALSE, they shouldn't be in the stream in the first place and definitely not with their shoes off
What is Andi Mo's favorite nature snack to cook for her friends?
bear scat brownies
What are the 4 basic elements needed to survive in the wilderness?
food, fire, shelter, water
which of the following animals has an incredible memory & can remember over 100 faces?
- goats - dogs
- chickens - rabbits
chickens
How much of the world is made up of water? (must be within 3%)
71%
Where do all nature classes meet when morning instructionals begin?
back porch of the nature center!!!
This staff member got lost for 2 hours during campout in 2021
Hannah Mash
The Rule of Three's
3 minutes without ____
3 days without ____
3 weeks without _____
air, water, food
what is the hissing noise that the Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches make?
air being expelled from the spiracles throughout it's body when feeling threatened
Name at least 5 things you need to make recycled paper.
paper, water, blender, deckle, towel, sponges
True/False: Kids are allowed to take 2 small crystals and 1 big crystal at the mine.
Which of the following Top Staff single-handedly fought off both Mr. Whiskers and the Cove Monster?
- Nate Brainer
- Mitchelle Atungulu
- Griffin Amberson
- Hannah Mash
Name the 5 C's of survival
cordage, cutting tool, combustion device, container, cover
Which animal in our Nature Center takes "dust baths" and why?
Sharky
Chinchilla's fur is so dense that if it were to get all wet, it would be a breeding ground for bacteria & potentially pneumonia
What is the main step after evaporation in the water cycle?
condensation
What do you do when someone says Nature (especially from a stage)?
HOLD UP THOSE N's
Which nature-certified top staff has eaten one of our hissing cockroaches?
Nate Brainer