To start:

From the parking lot, walk down to the lake

This isn't going to be a piece of cake

Go to the walk-out dock to the right of the pedal boat dock

This is the first stop, so start the clock.

For reflection:

In this lake holds lots of fish.

From yuccas to bass and even sunfish.

Challenge question

Why are sunfish called sunfish?

1ststep:

From the walk-out dock take turn yourself around Where you will see a Yucca tree mound

It looks like a bunch of palm trees stuck together

And can only live in hot weather.

For reflection:

Most yucca trees have edible parts on them

This includes the fruits, seeds, and the flower stem.

Next time you want to start a fire place fire

This type of wood is what most people desire.

Challenge question:

What tree the yucca tree resemble?

2ndstep

Turn to the left again to continue the journey

This stop I know your yearning

Take 10 paces to see where it leads

Here you will see the pine tree on the hill with a couple of weeds

For relflection:

Pine trees reproduce from a seed in a cone that grows off the tree.

If you look up high these pine cones you can see.

They are way up high.

So reach for the sky.

Challenge question:

What else do you think the seed needs to grow into a tree?

HINT: How do we grow and live?

3rd step

Now turn to the left and take 10 strides

Now look up the hill and here you will see an elm that hides

To get a closer look walk up the hill if you dare

Be careful not to fall and take each step with care

For reflection:

The elm tree has about 30 to 40 different kinds

Each one equipped with different minds

Elm trees can live up to be 300 years old and grow to be 100 feet

This, by far, has you and I beat.

Challenge question:

The elm tree loses it's leaves during the winter months,

why do you think that is?

4thstep

This step is quite a stride

So buckle down and enjoy the ride

Take 40 steps to the left and look toward the lake

After that long walk take a seat and relax for goodness sake.

This tree is called jacaranda

For reflection:

This tree grows pretty flowers that are purple and sticky

So don't touch it or your hands will get icky.

The roots grow above ground

So just look down to see a root mound

Challenge question:

What is the sticky stuff on the flowers called?

5th/last stop

This nature quest is almost over as sad as it may be

I hope you had fun and with all the things to see.

Take 30 steps to your right and you will see the last place which is the dock

Here you can take a breather and stop the clock.

Reflection:

I hope you had a wonderful time today.

Now look at the lake, its beautiful wouldn't you say?

The ducks and fish all around the park.

Nature has definitely made its mark.

Challenge question:

What can you do on your own to help the environment?