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Because it’s too far to walk! Last week, the Vacation Day students migrated through our grounds on foot…After all, 20 acres is not that big. The children learned all about fall migrators, discovering how they find their destinations and know when to leave. They also talked about animals that hibernate or adapt in other ways as they prepare for the upcoming winter. ![]()
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Then, the group went outside to catch these animals in the act! They pretended to be on a fall migration, running to all their favorite play areas from Pine Hollow to the Basswood Forest with a stop in Toad Alley on the way. The Vacation Day students worked together to build forts at each stop, so they would have shelter during their fall migration. They hauled big branches to build the frame and used smaller branches and tree bark for insulation. ![]()
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After the hike, the children made a beautiful mobile with migratory animals, including geese, a whooping crane, a butterfly, and a magical bird as the centerpiece!![]()
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Photos: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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