The project PARK-IT! represents a unique partnership between a public elementary school and a city park in which students and teachers utilize a small naturalized area of the park as a Land Laboratory, and in return become its stewards. The project also includes this curriculum activity guide which can assist teachers in using the Land Lab with students in grades 2-3. The guide begins with an explanation of the importance of a land laboratory, guidelines for taking students outside, and preliminary activities to prepare for going to the site. Activities are grouped by such subject areas as soil, water, plants and animals. Activities address such concepts as soil permeability, leaf composition, use of weather instruments for monitoring weather, snow and its effect on the environment and animal behavior, growth of propagated plants, native versus non-native plants, food preferences of neighborhood birds, and common insects that use plants. The activities include journal questions and extensions. The guidebook includes a summary chart of activities which contains an activity overview, purpose, science skills involved, and learning outcomes keyed to fourth and sixth grade proficiency tests. (PVD)