YOUR STEWARDSHIP CHECKLIST Can't make it to an event? There are plenty of ways to give back! PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE Use the checklist on 53. Natural areas can be busy, so check parking lot webcams at fcgov.com/naturalareas/status before you go. Keep trails in good condition by checking trail status before you head out, visiting lesser known natural areas, and visiting at less crowded times. See nocotrailreport.org for closures. Visit in the mornings, evenings, or on weekdays. Check out hidden gems on page 58. TRAVEL ON DURABLE SURFACES Don't create new trails! If it's muddy, respect trail closures and visit a paved trail instead. Using the same path minimizes ecological impacts. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Use the trash and recycling containers at trailheads. Restrooms are at trailheads and some interior locations. Scoop your pet's poop to prevent water pollution. Pick up litter by becoming a Natural Areas Adopter at fcgov.com/naturalareas. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND Allow the narrativePhoto? of each place to be sustained. Don't collect any items. Leave everything as you found it. NO FIRES ARE ALLOWED ON NATURAL AREAS Attend a campfire activity in this guide! (See page 36.) RESPECT WILDLIFE Allow wildlife to thrive in their home and habitat by giving them space and not feeding them. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS Be aware of other visitors and follow trail etiquette: Bikers yield to horses and pedestrians. Pedestrians yield to horses. Check for cancellations at fcgov.com/naturalareas before you go! -17- STEWARDSHIP ON THE TRAILhttp://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/status http://www.nocotrailreport.org http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas