2009 Winter Ecology Field Trip

On Feb 27th, the 7th grade life science class snowshoed about a mile up the north fork of Waldron Creek to learn about winter ecology.

The students worked with local scientists to learn about the following concepts:

David Cronenwett (Nature's Conservancy) talked about plant-animal adpatations to winter.

Brad McBratney (USFS) talked about snowpack monitoring and the affect of snowpack on the hydrology of the area.

Bethann Garamon (Boone and Crocket) taught the students how to field journal.

Pictures

Snowshoeing up Waldron Creek

Calculating weight of water and snow depth

Learning how to build a fire in the snow!

Discussing animal adaptations to winter.

Learning how to field journal.

Enjoying a chilly lunch at the end of the trail.

Goofing off at the end of the day.

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