Texas A&M Forest Service Nature Challenge
South Texas Native Trees
Explore South Texas Native Trees by learning what makes them unique!
Details
- Tree appearance may change depending on the season
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This Challenge is for:
- All Ages
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
Challenge Topics:
- Biodiversity
- Connecting Children with Nature
This Challenge is accessible for:
- People with Hearing Impairments
- People with Mobility Impairments
Things you’ll need...
Don’t forget your...
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
To complete this challenge
Step one
Visit the front desk for a map.
First, Participants should greet the front desk to receive a trail map OR see the visitors map under "Thing you'll need."
Step two
Before trailing off...
Make sure you have what you need to stay properly hydrated along the trail especially during the summer months. Grab a water from our giftshop, and a hat if you think you'll need one.
Step three
Safety and sensory discovery
We advise guests to avoid touching plants on the trail unless appointed as "safe" by a "sensory" indicator. If you would like to feel something like tree bark, be sure to check for the following: 1. There are no visible thorns or beings on the base of the tree. 2. You can see around the entire trunk of the tree- meaning it is out in the open and not tucked away in the thorn brush 4. You stay on the trail 3. You are gentle and kind
Step four
Be a tree detective!
You can learn a lot about trees just by observing them from their trunk to their crown. Put your spectacle son and really take the time to sit with a tree. Start by standing very close, then walking back. I wonder what you will notice?
Step five
Earn your badge!
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Texas A&M Forest Service and cooperators collectively known as “Nature Challenge” have not inspected the physical locations of challenges. No warranty of safecondition, or fitness for particular use is granted by Nature Challenge. Nature Challenge has not vetted whether the challenges, as formatted by the Provider, is safe. Anyone performing this challenge will be doing so at their own risk.
