By Maggie Chilton | Off-Site Program Coordinator
Today as I write this update the weather is gorgeous and I am working with the door open. Our Forest View Elementary Earthkeepers program started up for the season on January 25. So far we have worked on our observational skills by examining fox and raccoon pelts and various types of animal bones. Today we plan to think about animal traits and what animal best represents us. Once in the woods, we will play a game called Eagle Eye that allows kids the chance to work on moving quietly in the woods and to practice animal stealth.
Each week at Forest View Earth Keepers the students are so excited to get outside. Our first day back for the season one student, Jordan, found ants huddling under a rock to stay warm and we were able to talk about the coming seasons and how creatures survive. Another activity we worked on was making fairy houses out of natural found materials such as pine straw and sticks. “Look! I made a chandelier!” Romona announced while holding up a creation made of looped pine straw. Being outside provides the space for free creativity and expression for these kids. We thank you for all your support in bringing Earthkeepers programming into schools.
Piedmont Wildlife Center staff were able to participate at a science themed family night at Southwest Elementary and were greeted by smiling faces and excitement for the coming program. As families approached our room, we heard so many children shout down the hall, “Look! Its Piedmont Wildlife Center!” Coming up in March and April we are excited to be bringing Earthkeepers to Carrboro Elementary and to Southwest Elementary. For some time parents and teachers have been begging for this program to be available at their school and we are happy to have the opportunity to provide this experience for thier children. As we develop plans for these new groups of students we are grateful for the contributions that make expanding this program possible. Thank you for all of your support!
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