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Q5: How do you compromise between a kid’s desire for a nature collection and leave no trace? #GearMeOut


A5 #GearMeOut My son loves gathering (he was a squirrel in a past life) but he learned from an early age not to pic… https://t.co/qduSNKVcRb

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5) Perhaps they can bring a kit with them, with magnifying glass, identification cards, etc. Take t… https://t.co/z4AkbC5xvH

A5. Know the rules for the land you're on. National parks tend to be stricter than national forests, for example. #GearMeOut

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5) One possible way is to use the @leavenotrace principles as part of the adventure and try to find… https://t.co/Wk2PCfo0Ft

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5. Pictures are a nice option. In areas where gathering is allowed, 10 % rule can apply. Ten berrie… https://t.co/cw2RArIbAW

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: depends on where we are. @NatlParkService sites they know nothing can leave the park. Some holes… https://t.co/ckKOz46nES

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: and pictures! I let them each carry a camera. #Gearmeout

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5. You can often find places where kids are allowed to collect things and take them with them, for e… https://t.co/v6TBhtJ0Xn

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #GearMeOut A5 we gear our kids with cameras and encourage them to take a picture of it. Especially ro… https://t.co/xMGrYeTMZN

A5 I don't have kids, so I'm an authority on this one. Perhaps you can bring REWARDS to keep them motivated about l… https://t.co/hj67NEGesl

A5: As a teacher, this could have HUGE impact. We use logbooks to sketch/write, take photos, and reflect in story s… https://t.co/TcuIgMhNNu

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: Tough call. A leaf or a small rock, I'd probably be ok. Otherwise, "wouldn't you rather leave tha… https://t.co/Pbx00eJ6Xr