Ready to start exploring the outdoors with your family? Make your hikes even more fun with these tips from National Wildlife Federation.
Ages: 7+
Cost: Under $10
Duration: 10 minutes to over an hour
1. Before you leave, make sure everyone has their basics:
2. Apply sunscreen and bug repellant if hiking when there are bugs.
3. As you hike, stop often to check out little things.
4. Look for signs of wildlife, such as:
5. Listen for wildlife sounds.
6. Make rubbings of cool textures.
7. Pick up trash you see, and remember:
8. Hike quietly sometimes.
After being quiet for a while, take some time talk about having reverence for nature.
9. Make sure all kids stick with an adult, and stay on the trail as much as possible to keep nature intact.
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is America’s largest conservation organization, inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. NWF programs educate and inspire people to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat. For more information: www.nwf.org. NWF focuses its conservation and education work in three major areas that will have the biggest impact on the future of America’s wildlife:
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