What to Wear to Workdays

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What to Wear to Workdays

	Who We Are How to Volunteer Volunteering for School Credit Our Location Our Workday Schedule Bringing Your Group to Work What to Wear to Workdays Our Current Newsletter Schaumburg Road Grasslands Home		It's not about fashion... it's about function. Dressing the right way for workdays will make your experience a lot more enjoyable. Keep in mind that during the fall, winter, and early spring, it can be colder on the prairie than it is at home. Usually, though, temperatures warm as the morning progresses, so we suggest that you dress in layers that you can remove or add as needed. *Minimum clothing for cold weather includes:* long pants, long sleeves, gloves or mittens, warm socks, boots, warm coat, and hat or hood. Long underwear is a good idea whenever the temperature is below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Fleece makes an excellent middle layer. *Minimum clothing for warm weather includes:* long pants, socks, sturdy shoes, long sleeves, sunglasses, and a sun hat. A wicking layer close to your skin can be very helpful on hot days. We also recommend that you use an appropriate sunscreen, and if you have preferences for insect repellent, that you bring your choice. We usually have a DEET-containing insect repellent available when needed. Comfortable as they are, shorts, skirts, capri pants, tank tops, and sandals are never a good idea on the prairie or in the woodland, even in warm weather. Walking in rough terrain among tall plants poses hazards that will make these sorts of clothes very uncomfortable. Trust us—we know from firsthand experience.

It's not about fashion... it's about function.

Dressing the right way for workdays will make your experience a lot more enjoyable. Keep in mind that during the fall, winter, and early spring, it can be colder on the prairie than it is at home. Usually, though, temperatures warm as the morning progresses, so we suggest that you dress in layers that you can remove or add as needed.

Minimum clothing for cold weather includes: long pants, long sleeves, gloves or mittens, warm socks, boots, warm coat, and hat or hood. Long underwear is a good idea whenever the temperature is below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Fleece makes an excellent middle layer.

Minimum clothing for warm weather includes: long pants, socks, sturdy shoes, long sleeves, sunglasses, and a sun hat. A wicking layer close to your skin can be very helpful on hot days. We also recommend that you use an appropriate sunscreen, and if you have preferences for insect repellent, that you bring your choice. We usually have a DEET-containing insect repellent available when needed.

Comfortable as they are, shorts, skirts, capri pants, tank tops, and sandals are never a good idea on the prairie or in the woodland, even in warm weather. Walking in rough terrain among tall plants poses hazards that will make these sorts of clothes very uncomfortable. Trust us—we know from firsthand experience.

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