Wildlife Watching Patch Program®

2″ Embroidered Iron-On Patch.

This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®.

It’s a wonderful and educational experience to watch wildlife. However, It’s important to do it responsibly. Here are guidelines:

 Hang back and enjoy the view.

 Keep my hands to myself.

 Report wildlife that seems sick or abandoned.

 Keep my pets home or on a leash.

 Lend a hand with trash removal.

 Keep my snacks to myself.

 Lead by example.

Suggestions for how younger kids can earn the Watching Wildlife Patch.

Before you go hiking:

1. Print bird coloring pages from FreeKidsCrafts.com. Find out if any of these birds are native to your area.
2. Look for birds in your backyard or park. Are any the birds on your coloring pages?
3. Find out what kind of birds you can hope to see on your hike. You can look online or ask a park ranger.
4. Find out what other kind of animals you might see. Will you be near a stream or other body of water? Will there be fish or other sea life? Don’t forget about insects! Fill in those animals on your Watching Wildlife Worksheet which you download from your order confirmation.
5. Download and print the Watching Wildlife Pledge from your order confirmation. Sign and date or pledge online.

When you go hiking:

1. If possible, bring binoculars to watch wildlife from a distance.
2. If possible, bring a magnifying glass to view insects.
3. Bring your checklist, a notepad and pencil. Check off any animals from your list that you are fortunate to view. Use your journal to record interesting behaviors and any additional wildlife you watched.

Suggestions for how older kids can earn the Watching Wildlife Patch.

Before you go hiking:

1. Find out what kind of birds you can hope to see on your hike. You can look online or ask a park ranger.
2. Find out what other kind of animals you might see. Will you be near a stream or other body of water? Will there be fish or other sea life? Don’t forget about insects! Fill in those animals on your Watching Wildlife Worksheet which you download from your order confirmation.
3. Complete the Watching Wildlife crossword puzzle which you download from your order confirmation.
4. Download and print the Watching Wildlife Pledge from your order confirmation. Sign and date or pledge online.

When you go hiking:

1. If possible, bring binoculars to watch wildlife from a distance.
2. If possible, bring a magnifying glass to view insects.
3. Bring your checklist, a notepad and pencil. Check off any animals from your list that you are fortunate to view. Use your journal to record interesting behaviors and any additional wildlife you watched.