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Nature Trail Resources

winter. Heading out on the trail? here are a few things to know before you go: be prepared: wear warm, waterproof clothing, bring chemical hand warmers if the weather is very cold, protect your fingers, toes, ears, and nose from the cold. To bring: camera, binoculars, notebook for drawing your observations, be prepared to document living things using the iNaturalist or Seek app

winter


iNaturalist

Download the Seek app here

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spring Heading out on the trail? here are a few things to know before you go: be prepared: wear layers, including a waterproof layer, waterproof footwear can be helpful in case of mud or high water, bring a towel to dry off/remove mud afterward, check for ticks after your outing. To bring: camera, binoculars, notebook for drawing your observations, be prepared to document living things using the iNaturalist or Seek app.

spring


iNaturalist

Download the Seek app here

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summer Heading out on the trail? here are a few things to know before you go: be prepared: wear lightweight & loose clothing, bring plenty of water to drink, be prepared with sunscreen, a hat, and maybe bug spray, watch out for poison ivy, a common cause of itchy rashes in the summer. To bring: camera, binoculars, notebook for drawing your observations, be prepared to document living things using the iNaturalist or Seek app.

summer links


iNaturalist

Download the Seek app here

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autumn Heading out on the trail? here are a few things to know before you go: be prepared: wear layers, bring plenty of water to drink, consider sunscreen and bug spray, watch out for poison ivy and ground hornet/yellow jackets, check for ticks after your outing. To bring: camera, binoculars, notebook for drawing your observations, be prepared to document living things using the iNaturalist or Seek app.

autumn


iNaturalist

Download the Seek app here

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