Helpful Hints for viewing Wildlife

• Stay on trails

• Wear long pants, sunscreen and a hat

• Wear mosquito repellent, especially in the early morning and evening

• Bring water and snacks for longer outings

• Dress for weather and other conditions, e.g. steep or muddy trails

• Know the season and look for poison ivy to avoid it

• Move calmly and quietly to disturb wildlife as little as possible

• Binoculars and a magnifying glass get your closer

• Bring a camera or journal to record what you find

• Don’t pick flowers or berries

• Do not try to touch, feed, or corner wildlife

• Leave only footprints

• After you hike, check your clothing for “hitchhikers”, like ticks and other insects

• Wash your hands

Keep it Clean, Go Green - Tips on Caring for the Environment

• Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites during hikes
• Use re-usable plastic supplies vs. disposable
• Repackage food to minimize waste
• Leave rock, plants, and other natural objects as you find them
• Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species in parks and woodlands
• Plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers near streams to act as buffers
• Use fertilizer sparingly or not at all