Your reports should be in the form of a journal or diary, with dated weekly entries. As much as possible, record the identities of the plants you see or, if you are unable to identify them, record descriptions, drawings, photos, etc. By later in the quarter, you will be expected to identify many of the plants you see. There will be some examples of prairie journals from previous years for you to look at for ideas. Try to make your journal a record of your personal experience with the prairie, rather than simply a record of when you went and what you saw.
Many different approaches are possible and acceptable.
The more involvement I sense, the higher the grade. Virtually all prairie areas are preserves, and you should never, ever remove or mutilate any plants or parts of plants. Prairie Journals must be turned in before the final exam of the quarter . Each day late will cost 5 points. Prairie Journals are worth 50 points, with bonus points awarded for exceptional efforts.