May 7, 2018

Growth Rings: Naturalist Skills Photo Gallery

This exciting week of spring camp was filled with new challenges, new friends, and new skills! Our campers worked hard to improve their abilities at things like whittling, plant identification, fire-building, and snake identification and handling. Many campers earned new Growth Rings to symbolize their new knowledge. When not working on our skills, we spent […]

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May 3, 2018

The Jason Davis Memorial Fund

Jason was a true lover of the great outdoors. He was an avid birder and naturalist and shared this passion with his friends and family. A hike with him helped inspire awe and curiosity about the wonders of nature – from the slipperiest salamander to the most beautiful wildflower. Jason also enjoyed camping and being […]

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May 3, 2018

Questions to Ask Your Pond Adventures Camper – Thursday

If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… Can you describe the parts of a canoe paddle? How do you steer a canoe? What was one thing you saw while canoeing today? You have seen various reptiles and amphibians this week. Which […]

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May 1, 2018

Questions to Ask Your Pond Adventures Camper – Tuesday

If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… The group began the week by exploring three different ponds located throughout the park. What plants did you see? Did you have a favorite? What animals did you see? Did you have a favorite? […]

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April 26, 2018

Questions to Ask Your Native Ways Camper – Thursday

If you’re wondering what your camper has been up to this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started… This week we have told a number of folklore stories about animals and families. What are some of the stories that you have heard at camp? Parents, are there any family stories that you […]

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