io Nature in Recreation 



Sa\a\aweas Trail 



Sakakawea was the Indian woman who led Lewis and Clark on their 

 expedition through the Northwest. She knew the names and songs of all 

 the birds and for this reason her name might be used for a bird trail. 



Divide the more advanced nature students into groups of two or three 

 and assign one bird to each group. Then ask each one to find all the 

 information he can about that bird. This would include the kind of nest, 

 a drawing of the bird, samples of the food, etc. When the study is com- 

 pleted assemble the material and place it along the trail. Shellac the posters 

 and cutouts to make them waterproof. Be sure to select only birds found 

 in your neighborhood. 



Star Circle 



Find a small clearing near your outdoor museum that can be used for 

 star gazing at night. Cut away all small brush and keep the grass short 

 so that the children can sit on the ground while star gazing and will not 

 be annoyed with the insects. 



