Today's environmental session for the elementary level was from the PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) program from the Leave No Trace organization. Diane came in dressed as if she had just returned from a hike in the woods. She removed her outer garments (including orange hat and vest for hunting season, gloves, down coat, etc.) to illustrate the "Know Before You Go" principle, showing that she had checked the weather forecast and hunting season calendar to prepare before leaving home. She had on rubber bottom boots so that she could stay on the trail, even through low wet spots, rather than go off trail and trample the tender grass/flowers - "Choose the Right Path" principle. Then we went through all of the items that were in her backpack to illustrate the other principles, and discussed why they were important. (The children got a special chuckle about the reason for the toilet paper and hand trowel.) We talked about what it means to "Be Kind to Other Visitors" as well. The children then spent the remaining time drawing things or scenes we might have seen on our hike.
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