Schedule and Preparation

WEEK 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BOG
  • Introduction to the bog, 1hour
  • Conduct library research on bog species, 1 hour
  • Visit the bog, 1 hour tour. 
WEEK 2  FIND A GROUP or TWO WHO WOULD LIKE A TOUR
  • Contact the childrens' group at least a month in advance. This can be an elementary class, a scout  group or an informal group of children
  • Arrange a date for the bog tour.  
  • It is good to get two groups so that if one group cannot make it, then the program will continue
WEEK 3  PREPARE YOUR TOUR MATERIALS AND ASSIGN ROLES TO THE LEADERS
  • Write your storybook and prepare bog playing cards:  one week
  • Rehearse the tour:  one hour
WEEK 4 CONDUCT THE ONE HOUR TOUR
  • half a day to prepare, implement and take down