Civil War Veterans in a graveyard - Local field trip
The cemetery in many locations across North Dakota will contain the tombstones of local residents. Some of those early residents were veterans of the Civil War. In addition, the cemetery is a park, and some cemeteries have a wide variety of plants and animals.
Scavenger Hunt – How Many Can You Find?
1. Identify trees, shrubs, and flowers in cemetery. Which types are in the oldest section of the cemetery?
2. Identify cemetery inhabitants:
a. Animals - deer, rabbits, mice, gophers
1. Based on observation - what is there at the time?
2. Based on evidence - holes, burrows, scatsb. Birds
1. Based on observation - what is there at the time?
2. Based on audio - what is singing or chirping?c. Insects & Butterflies
1. Based on observation - what is there at the time?
Reminder:
Bring insect repellent, sun screen, water, and a picnic lunch!