May 2023 – Ranger Ramblings

August 21-24 marked the return of the Outdoor Explorations Program to the NWDC River Campus for the 2023-2024 school year.

We participated in a silent hike, an egg dissection, and an egg experiment (pictured above), which was my favorite activity of the day.

Unfortunately, most insects like moths are specialists, meaning they only eat one type of plant, and lay their eggs on these plants.

On Wednesday morning, we met our campers at the River Campus before heading to Lake Pueblo Archery Range to practice shooting archery.

We observed many trees that had been chewed and knocked over, and with the recent snow even some beaver track!

Environmental education can take students out of their comfort zone by just driving from the plains life zone to the foothills.