Day 3 was a gloriously beautiful day and we took full advantage. Our first mission was to work with Mr. Dave, our ecologist on planting trees. The campers planted 12 trees today, but it wasn't just planting. The campers had to dig out the holes, put some compost in, place the tree in the hole, repack the soil around it and we added a little alfalfa meal on top for some extra nutrients for the trees. The campers will be able to tell you all about what the soil is like around Tifft's forest.
Here is a picture of the campers and Mr. Dave after all their hard work.
Some other highlights of the day include: a binocular hike in search of animals using trees as habitats and actually observing a specific tree to find animals using it as a home, for food or water, making an origami bunny, working on a tree picture, using a tracing of each camper's arm for the trunk of their tree and playing "What Time is it Mr Fox?" and a forest habitat game.
We also had some good wildlife sightings, which include a young groundhog, a fawn, an adult deer, cedar waxwings, ladybugs and a gosling with its parent geese.
Tomorrow we journey onto the marsh habitat and I'm sure another great day!
Miss Caryn :)
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