Truckee Science Camp Session 1 (Plants and Wildflowers)
Jul 08 - Jul 12 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ages 5-15
Johnson Canyon
$220.00
About This Activity
Give your child the opportunity to explore nature this summer. This hands-on science camp is designed for children to have fun while exploring the unique ecology of the area. Campers will explore the Truckee Donner Land Trusts’s Johnson Canyon property in Truckee. From this site, hiking, splashing in the river, and other fun activities are all easily accessible. Science is fun and engaging when children get to ask the questions that they are curious about. This program will show your child that science is all around them, while forging a unique connection to the flora and fauna of the Sierra Nevada region. Campers will learn about the diversity of wildflowers and plants in the surrounding area. We will compare and contrast the plant diversity in the various local habitats. Campers will learn to use scientific tools, like quadrats, to identify differences in plant communities. They will come up with questions that they can answer by collecting data using the skills they learn. Take home craft: Nature’s wind chime – Students will design and make their own wind chime out of natural objects found during our time spent exploring the area. Directions to Johnson Canyon (from TDLT website): Take the Donner Lake Exit on Interstate 80, about halfway between Donner Summit and Truckee. At the bottom of the off ramp, head North (uphill) about 300 yards to the trailhead where there is a large parking area and kiosks with a map of the area and background information
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