Where to Start Using the Program

For easy printing, the following information is also available in PDF format.  The following resources may be printed and used for the classroom or small group setting.  Please note, all materials are copyright protected. 

The Leader’s Program Setup provides you with important reminders for planning a field day, as well as some important information and additional activities.   This book is currently online.    For a printable pdf version, please click here. 

The Leader’s Field Guide is the most important resource for the instructor.  Each page displays one Field Logbook page that will be used by the children, side-by-side with instructions for the leader.  By reading through the Leader’s Field Guide in its entirety, you will understand the program exercises and can then determine the best activity options for your particular group and time frame.   Please print out a copy of this document as it is useful to access on the field day.  

The Information Files  is a ‘mini textbook’ that provides more specific information on water, stewardship, and watersheds.  It can be used to complete the Check it Out activitiy.  This material can be viewed online.   Click here for a printable pdf version. 

The Kids Logbook is a booklet that the students fill in during their field day exercises.   Leaders and teachers can photocopy and provide one logbook per child participating in the program.   Instructions on how to fold the log book can be found in the Leaders Setup Guide page 7.  

Field Day Materials

The following is a list of supplies you will need for the field day.  These have been broken down into two categories; Small groups, for groups of 1-5 students and classroom.