Nature in Camping 23 



that grew around the wall. We can only guess that they might have been 

 poisonous, covered with thorns, ones that sting such as nettles or thistles. 



There might also have been vines that intermingled so tightly one could 

 not pass. Select a circular trail to represent the wall around Sleeping 

 Beauty's Castle and study all the plants that are poisonous; vines, etc., that 

 might have protected the castle. 



Pied Piper of Hamlin 



The Pied Piper of Hamlin played such beautiful music on his pipe that 

 everyone would follow him wherever he went to hear him play. This 

 theme might be used for a hike. The leader would be the first Pied Piper at 

 the beginning of the hike and everyone would follow, of course. The music 

 part would only be pretending. During this time everyone would look 

 around for something new in nature and when the Pied Piper stopped it 

 would be decided who had made the most original discovery or observa- 

 tion. That person would then become the Pied Piper and lead the group. 

 This is repeated until the hike is completed. 



The Three Bears 



The Three Bears has several possible themes for a nature hike. For 

 instance the hikers might start out to find what nature did for the bears 

 and Goldenlocks. They could find edible plants for their porridge, clay 

 for their bowls, wood for furniture, feathers for pillows, etc. 



Hansel and Gretel 



Hansel and Gretel If Hansel and Gretel had been a Boy Scout and a 

 Girl Scout they would have known what plants are good to eat in the 

 woods and would not have had to eat from the Gingerbread House. This 

 story is a good theme for the study of edible plants that can be found in your 



