Woodlands Trail – Know Your Environment

Know Your Environment

Science & Technology – Step 1

Purpose

The “Know Your Environment” Step provides a basic knowledge of outdoor elements that either benefit or hurt people through various types of contacts. Upon completion of this step Trailmen should understand that nature is not always safe and that learning identification and awareness is just the beginning of the journey.

1. What are beneficial plants and which exist in my region?
2. What are harmful plants and which exist in my region?
3. What are beneficial animals and which exist in my region?
4. What are harmful animals and which exist in my region?
5. What is dangerous terrain and which exist in my region?

Science & Technology – Step 1 – Know Your Environment