This is a self-facilitated field trip at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. In this program, students will hike from the Washington Aqueduct to Olmsted Island/Great Falls Overlook (1 mile round-trip), observing elements of nature along the way. Students will guide their observations by completing a nature scavenger hunt and reflect on what they saw by composing a senses poem. This 90-minute program is designed to be appropriate for K-8 students and done in all seasons . Word or PDF versions of this lesson plan and the nature scavenger hunt card can be requested by emailing