Texas A&M Forest Service Nature Challenge
Geology & Ecology of Knapp Land Nature Preserve
This activity explores the unique geological and ecological features of Knapp Land. Participants will engage with hands-on materials to understand the landscape’s formation, native plant life, and ecological significance through a scavenger hunt.
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This Challenge is for:
- All Ages
Challenge Topics:
- Conservation/Environmental Education
- Land Stewardship
- Physical Health and Exercise
This Challenge is accessible for:
- People who speak Spanish
Things you’ll need...
Don’t forget your...
- Printable Scavenger Hunt activity sheet (provided)
- Pencil or marker
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection (hat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle)
- Optional: Camera or phone to take photos
- Optional: Field guide or nature app for extra identification
To complete this challenge
Step one
1
Download and print the Knapp Land Scavenger Hunt activity sheet before visiting the preserve.
Step two
2
Walk through Knapp Land Nature Preserve and search for the listed geological formations, plant species, and ecological features on your scavenger hunt sheet.
Step three
3
Check off each item as you find it. Take time to observe details like rock textures, plant adaptations, and signs of wildlife.
Step four
optional
Discuss how the land was formed and why protecting desert ecosystems like Knapp Land is important for wildlife and future generations.
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.
