Materials: writing surfaces, pencil, notebook/paper, sit mats (i.e. cut up yoga mats, extra large zip-loc bags filled with newspaper)

Establish signals for getting children’s attention (i.e. bird call) and boundaries (i.e. landmarks, cones)

Co-create rules for safety with children

Ensure others have been notified of the time, date and destination of the walk

Consider the following:

Do you require extra helpers? Consider child/adult ratio.

Bring along your cell phone

Are children wearing weather appropriate clothing?

Risk assessment of environment (canopy risk assessment, pathways, hazards