Day 262

Walker Peak- Day 2

Turtle Pond

The Creek...Walker Creek

Among the Trees

Our Foxy Friend

Living in Nature, Two of Many Deer

Day 2 brought about a lot of hiking.  Margaret (a teacher that joined me) and I went all around to observe the students, learn the area, and to capture the moments with photos.  

We hiked over to Turtle Pond and on the way found a group learning about science.  Then we crossed the creek by walking the plank.  We didn't get caught in the rain, thankfully, but found some serene spots.  

After leaving Turtle Pond, we found ourselves in a new ecosystem amongst the mossy trees and ferns.  The kids were playing a fun game called, "camouflage".  Someone was "it" while the others would try to blend into the surroundings.  That "it" person would then have to find the hidden people without moving around.  

Then, we went back to Turtle Pond to witness some "mud baths" and the "Polar Bear Challenge".  During this challenge, the kids had to stick their faces in the water for five seconds, off of the pier...they loved it!

On the way back to camp, we found some critters.  Seeing a fox always amazes me because they are so much smaller then I ever imagined.  The deer we spotted seemed so use to people, they just strolled along eating away...very sweet.