Survival
What day of the week is the Waukesha Farmer's Market?
Saturdays!
(There's over a month left, this year's last one is on October 26th)
How many hours of volunteering is required per semester to retain membership in OAC? (Carroll policy)
2 hours (but we encourage more!)
What is the most visited National Park in the US?
Great Smokey National Park
Fun Fact: there is no entry fee for this National Park!
What is Wisconsin's state animal?
The badger
What is the best way to make water safe to drink in a survival situation?
Boil it (this will kill all bacteria, parasites, etc. and make it safe to drink)
What river goes through Waukesha and is a popular place for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and more?
Fox River
What event are we doing in place of our next meeting?
Painting + Planting Succulents!
@6:15pm in this room (HA 160) on October 2nd.
Hope to see you there!
What is the oldest National Park in the US?
Yellowstone National Park (founded in 1872)
How many Great Lakes border Wisconsin?
Double points if you can name them!
Two
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior
What are important things to carry in your backpack when going on a remote hike in case of emergency? (You will get the points if you get at least 2)
First aid kit, multitool, compass, headlamp, sunscreen, water bottle, bandana, map (or make sure to download it on your phone before going), portable charger, pocket knife, rope, tarp, snacks, bear spray, etc.
What park near campus has a pretty flower garden as well as a river and some walking trails?
(Hint: Carroll's baseball field is here)
Frame Park
What is Katherine's position in OAC?
President
Which president started the National Park System in the US?
Theodore Roosevelt
What is Wisconsin's state tree?
Sugar Maple Tre
If you need to start a campfire but don't have matches, flint and steel, or any other traditional method, what should you use?
Magnifying glass or other lens (ex: glasses, watch face, etc.)
What 52 mile trail runs from Cottage Grove, WI to Waukesha, WI and is around 1 mile away from campus?
Glacial Drumlin Trail
What is Alicia's position in OAC?
Vice President & Treasurer
How many National Parks are there in the U.S.?
63 (although there are over 400 nationally owned/protected lands)
What is the most popular State Park in Wisconsin?
Devil's Lake State Park
How can you make a splint if you're in the wilderness and break your arm, for example, and do not have a first aid kit?
Use sticks as the splint and wrap it tightly with fabric to immobilize the injury.
Where can you rent bikes, kayaks, snowshoes and more at Carroll?
C.O.R.E (Carroll Outdoor Recreation Equipment) - through RecSports
Find them here! --> https://www.carrollu.edu/campus-student-life/recsports/equipment
What is one interest that Alicia & Katherine have in common according to the slideshow?
They both love hiking!
Which National Park is home to the largest known tree in the world (cubic feet)?
Double points if you can name the tree, too!
Sequoia National Park (in California)
General Sherman (it's 52,500 cubic feet in volume)
How many miles of hiking trails are there within Wisconsin State Parks? (if you're within 500 miles, we will give you the points)
~2,700 miles of hiking trails!