Sometimes the best way to get familiar with the ecology of an area is to just put your senses to work and explore! Your group will be assigned one of the following ecology themes (Plant Structures, Plant-Animal Interactions, Diversity, Habitats, or Adaptations). Your challenge is to use the clues listed below to locate the items for your ecology theme. Observe carefully, and be prepared to share your findings with other groups.

DIVERSITY

		Look for a mushroom or other fungus among us.
		Find a worm.
		Find a tree trunk that you can put your first finger and thumb around.
		Find a flower with five petals.
		Find a spider web.
		Find a moss.
		Find a spot that has the greatest variety of plants in the smallest area.
		Find a flying insect.
		Find a plant that is "evergreen."
		Find a bird's nest.