I can't believe I forgot my camera! On our last, and I would say best, field trip to the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center I forgot my camera. You're going to need to rely on my description of events and your child's memory to get the details.
Somehow, despite the terrible weather predictions, there was no rain to hamper our trip. We had a beautiful, sunny, warm day and the students were able to spend the day outside. The day had three major activities: ponding, wetland animal petting zoo, and the creature feature.
The students started out the day ponding. Ponding entailed dipping into different ponds with strainers and then examining the creatures caught. Students were able to observe animals like mosquito larvae and pernicious diving beetles.
After, they learned a little bit about some of the larger creatures that live in Wisconsin ponds. These included turtles, frogs, and salamanders. Animals were brought out on display and students were allowed to touch some of them.
The day ended with a "creature feature." During the creature feature some of the animals that we caught during the day were brought out and projected on a screen so that the students could get a larger look at them while learning a bit more about what made each unique.
It really is a beautiful place and I encourage all of you to use one of the free passes you received this year and visit at least once this summer.
