Week 6 July 15 - 19: Secrets of the Forest Science Academy
Jul 15 - Jul 19 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ages 8-10
Trail House Lab
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Students gain a hands-on understanding of what a forest is, of its importance as an ecosystem, and of the amazing, sometimes hidden forces of nature that are occurring within it. As field researchers, they conduct a tree survey in the Flanders Van Vleck forest, then use measurement skills to determine the age and life cycle stages of a representative sample of trees. They study the forest’s role as a habitat, and using data gathered through a series of field investigations, including camera trap footage, make conclusions about the level of animal diversity in the forest. Finally, campers will work together on their own creative presentation, with highlights of their week as forest researchers.
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