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The Explorers are ‘going with the flow’ this week!![]()
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Yesterday, the summer campers took a nature hike around the pond to compile a species inventory. They spotted turtles basking in the sun, frogs jumping to hide under the pond weeds, a green heron perched on a log in search of prey, and even a snapping turtle floating near the water’s surface.![]()
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This activity helped the campers gain a deeper understanding of how ecosystems work. By cataloging species and observing their behaviors, they explored concepts like food webs, competition, and predator-prey relationships.![]()
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In fact, the group might have inventoried longer if not for the relentless mosquitoes. As bothersome as they may be, mosquitoes play a crucial role at the base of the food chain.![]()
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So, here's to the mosquitoes—for feeding many of the animals we love to see!![]()
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Photos: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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