If you have 1 hour to study we recommend focusing on:
-Wildlife identification: tracks, hides and skulls
–Mammal tracks– The most obvious difference between canine and feline tracks is the claw marks. Felines retract their claws when they walk.
–Differences between herbivore, omnivore and carnivore skulls
If you have 2 hours to study we recommend focusing on:
-Agricultural and urban habitat restoration practices
-Agricultural Wildlife Habitat conservation activities: Riparian buffer, Hedgerow, Windbreak, Snag, Pond, Bee box/ nest, Natural Area, Conservation Cover, Garden, Fallow Field
–Enhancing Wildlife Habitat on Farmlands. Read pages 1-4.
-Urban Wildlife Habitat conservation activities: bat houses, native wildflowers, basking features, hedgerows, roof gardens, stormwater detention, artificial nests, natural areas, backyard ponds, keeping pets indoors
-How to enhance your backyard and contribute to local wildlife conservation.
-Ecosystems and Habitats of Washington state
–Washington Wildlife (this is a comprehensive document. You may read about one habitat per day)
If you have 3 hours to study we recommend focusing on:
-How climate change is affecting wildlife
–Effects of climate change in pollinators
–Effects of climate change in amphibians
–Effects of climate change in fishing
Additional Online Activities
Washington Wildlife Distribution Maps— NatureMapping
Interactive Mammal Identification— eMammal Zooniverse
Washington Skulls and Teeth Identification— Slater Museum of Natural History
Track Identification— Nature Tracking
Skulls Wildlife Flashcards–Snohomish Conservation District
Additional Literature
Washington Wildlife Species and Habitats— Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
North American Mammal Checklist— University of Texas Tech
Wildlife Glossary— NCF Envirothon
Measuring Biodiversity Across North America— Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Mammal Skull, Pelt, & Track Identification–NE Envirothon Teacher Training
Information Resources Wildlife Concepts–Oregon Envirothon
