When the students are at the trail they each receive a Starker Forests Trail Passport. This booklet allows them to answer some fundamental questions as they embark on their adventure through the forest. There are a wide variety of questions and pictures allowing them to better understand the importance of the forest and how it affects them. Presented below are just a some of the questions from the passport.

Grades K-3

1. Identify some broadleaf trees, conifer trees, and other plants. Which is Oregon's state tree?
2. Pick out a tree. Think of yourself as a forester's helper, learning about the area. List 3 things you would need to know about your tree. Now list 3 parts of your tree. Name one way to find out how old a tree is.
3. Draw a view
4. Choose the tallest person in your group; that person will be the "big tree". The rest of you will be "little trees". All the trees need to stand real close together around the big tree. Carefully stretch out your branches. Choose 3 words to describe how the little trees feel when you are all crowded together under the big tree. How do you feel when  you spread out?
5. Think of at least 8 things that you have used today that came from a tree, write a list or draw them.
6. Crossword puzzle (click for printable version)

Grades 4-6

1. Identify some broadleaf trees, conifer trees, and other plants. Which of the other plants is Oregon's state flower?
2. Pick out a tree. Think of 3 things a forest owner/manager needs to know about this tree. Now list 6 parts of your tree. Name one way to find out how old a tree is.\
3. Pick up a Douglas-fir cone and look at it. Choose 3 words to describe the way it looks. Close your eyes and feel the cone. Choose 3 words to describe the way it feels.
4. Where do you think the seeds are hidden in the cone? How do you think the seeds are spread?
5. How many different kinds would you predict are inside the hoop? Draw a picture of one. How many animals or evidence of animals are inside this hoop?
6. Choose the tallest person in your group; that person will be the "big tree". The rest of you will be "little trees". All the trees need to stand real close together around the big tree. Carefully stretch out your branches. Choose 3 words to describe how the little trees feel when you are all crowded together under the big tree. How do you feel when  you spread out?
7. Where does a Douglas-fir tree grow best? In shady areas or sunny areas?
8. Think of at least 12 things that you have used today that came from a tree, write a list or draw them.
9. Trail Trivia Quiz