Harrison

Although I was a little nervous about the big group and the long day, I thought these kids were some of the best kids that have visited Merry Lea this year. I had a great time delivering the opening Wetlands Power Point. I hope the kids sensed my enthusiasm for the information they received. The bird hike didn't produce very many birds, but the kids did get to see a Great Blue Heron and some Wood Ducks. More importantly, we found a Blue Spotted Salamander under a log near Cub Lake. I think the kids were pretty tired and wet at that point. Unfortunately, the wagon wheel was busted so half of the kids didn't get to participate in the straw ride. I'm sure some were disappointed, but they got over it pretty quickly as they roasted the hot dogs. The only concern is options for bad weather. I am glad that all the kids got to see the swamp gas demonstration in the barn. Maybe we could come up with more options inside...but of course this is a tough one to deal with.