What to Bring

class handouts
clipboard & paper OR field notebook (depending on class)
pens & pencils (the latter work in the rain)
backpack or shoulder bag (to carry books, clothes)
plastic bag(s) to keep things dry
field guides (if checked out from instructor)
hand lens
appropriate footwear (as instructed for particular trips): comfortable
walking sneakers/sandals, or hiking boots, or knee-high rubber boots
sweater or sweatshirt
windproof jacket
rain gear (at least a jacket; pants also if you have them)
long pants (bring for walking in dense vegetation or when mosquitoes biting)
lunch, snacks, drinking water
sunscreen
sunglasses
hat with brim
insect repellent
aspirin or tylenol (in case you have a headache) & any other medication you migh need
emergency contact phone numbers (parents and physician)
gloves (if raining, your hands can get very cold!)
hairtie for long hair
bandana
camera (optional)
binoculars
bathing suit and towel (optional)

Additional items needed for overnight trips, if planned (consult class descriptions):

sleeping bag (warm down to freezing temperature)
sleeping pad or inflatable mattress
tent (usually students share tents, so only half of students need to bring a tent)
plenty of warm clothes (hat, gloves, long underwear, extra sweater, etc.)
change of clothes (socks, underwear, t-shirt, etc.) bug jacket or insect
headnet (if possible)
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, towel, hairbrush)