I took the kids back to the River Trail nature center, which we hadn't visited for a long time.
Did you know bald eagles snore?
Anyway, we had a great time.
They have totally redone their learning center, with a room dedicated to kids and it's awesome.
It is my new favorite place. In this photo Clara's choosing a book and Henry's making a spider web.
This is an accurately-sized bald eagle nest with a fox den underneath. Both are full of cushions and books about animals.
But here's our favorite guy: Ranger Brian. We asked him a couple questions about the skunk, like "when should we come so we can actually see it?" and he took us outside for an up-close encounter.
A field-trip that he had to lead happened to be there as well, but Ranger Brian gave some special attention to Henry.
And he let him pet the skunks tail!! Oh my god!!!! This is the best photo I have, but just look at Henry's face!
Of course there's all the typical indoor animal stuff as well- fish and snakes and a little kestrel.
And a table full of antlers and bones and stuff to touch.
This last picture is for Grandpa Bill...we thought this might be a fun project for you! It was tic-tac-toe on a stump with acorns and leaves wood-burned onto the discs for the x's and o's.
Next time you come to visit there is a high likelihood that we will take you to this nature center.
2 comments:
Hey! Thanks for the cool project idea. How special for Henry to get to see a skunk up close and personal. Looks like you all had a wonderful time. I especially love that picture of my two grandchildren standing up on the fence. Remind Henry that we can see Bald Eagles up here almost every day. We saw two while canoeing on the river just yesterday.
I like your sneakers Henry...they look great for running and climbing, and they appear to be the same color as that skunk you're admiring...how clever of you! ... Grammie
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