Necessary Items

Children need to carry their own backpacks with sunscreen, when appropriate, a filled water bottle and a small snack, as well.    

Since we are out in all kinds of weather, and on different terrain, children need to have good walking shoes, (preferably, close-toed) waterproof rain gear - rain coat or jacket, rain pants and boots - and warm layers and outerwear for winter months, including a hat, gloves or mittens, and winter boots.  Children should have emergency clothing - extra socks, gloves, shirt, leggings, and light sweater or sweatshirt - in a waterproof bag in their backpack.

• Children may like to bring a nature journal, pen or pencil, and drawing materials to document our adventures together.  
• In winter, hand warmers are a welcome addition in your child's backpack.