K–6Civic Lab
Environmental Education
Teach others about nature
Sylvia
LoamBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Elsa · Cache
- Materials needed
- Field Guide to Birds of North America
- Nature Journal & Sketchbook
- Kids Binoculars for Nature Watching
Why this skill rocks
Hey, want to know all the cool secrets of Utah's mountains and deserts? You can teach your friends how to keep them sparkling clean!
2034Where this could take you
When the Olympics come to Salt Lake in 2034, you could be guiding visitors, showing them how to protect our amazing wild places, a true nature hero!
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Field Guide to Birds of North America
RequiredA hands-on reference you can carry on trail walks at Liberty Park or Red Butte Garden to identify local Utah bird species during your awareness and research steps.
Nature Journal & Sketchbook
RequiredA dedicated journal for recording observations, taking research notes, and drafting your teaching plan — keeps all your environmental education work in one place.
Kids Binoculars for Nature Watching
Lightweight binoculars that make outdoor observation sessions more engaging for young audiences — especially useful if you lead a nature walk as your teaching activity.