SAFETY FIRST

Miller Springs Nature Center is a natural area and requires that educators be aware of the following safety issues to insure a productive learning event for the students.

• Make sure that all students wear long pants and appropriate shoes.

• Insects are present. Use repellent.

• Snakes may be present within the natural area. DO NOT allow students to pick snakes up!!!

• If people leave snakes alone, they will leave you alone. Carry a large stick and insure that sufficient noise is made to alert them to your presence. Caution students when class work includes turning over rocks and logs.

• Should a snake bite occur, rush the patient to medical assistance immediately. It is not necessary to cut or bleed the wound. This can cause more harm than good to the patient.

• Some persons are allergic to bee or wasps venom. Be aware of those particular persons and keep anti-venom on hand.

• Water within the center is not deep; however banks may be slick and hazardous.

• Poison ivy, oak and sumac are present within the Center. Teach the students to recognize these plants and avoid them.
  
• In the event of medical need, do not move the patient. Please call 911 or the US Army Corps of Engineers Ranger mobil number: 760-4245. The park has been designed for emergency vehicle access throughout. You will need to describe where you are on the trails and what the need is!

TEKS:  7.1A      8.1A

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