In the event guide, it states in 2.c. "In addition to a binder and field guide," but no where in the event parameters does it state which type of field guide is allowed or if one is actually allowed. So, is a field guide (Audubon, Simon and Schust...

Field guides are an optional resource that teams may bring to the event if they choose to. It must be clearly marked as a field guide and not just a book on rocks and minerals.