SCC Nature Trail Hike

1. What biomes are found on the SCC campus?

2. What kinds of prairie communities are found on campus (name two)?

3. The timbered areas on the SCC campus are lacking many native forbs/wildlflowers. Why?

4. What kinds of "restoration" projects do you see on the SCC campus?

5. Why is "fire" an important disturbance in prairie communities? What changes can happen to the prairie community

if fire is suppressed for a long period of time?

6. Why are bird boxes/bat boxes important features of restoration on campus?

7. What geologic processes are evident on the SCC campus?

8. Why are "urban" wildlife areas like the SCC Campus important to the community?

9. Name some species of organisms you observed on the nature hike:

10. What did you enjoy the most when visiting the SCC Nature Trail?