4.24.2010

Kelsey Creek Hike, Picnic, & Farm Visit

We had a great time on our Earth Day hike with the little ones. The kids did GREAT!!! I think we were all surprised and relieved at how well we did. The promise of farm animals at the end definitely helped to keep them going. The trail was just the right length and the kids (the ones that can walk anyway) walked the entire way. We stopped to look at lots of slugs and snails along the way and we even saw a red-headed woodpecker looking for his lunch. Kayla (the 5 year old) was the best tour guide and shared her knowledge of the forest plants and trees with all the little ones (and some of the big ones). Thanks ladies!

The gang before at the beginning

Kids looking for fish in the creek below

Heading up the trail

Lunch in the woods always tastes better


4.11.2010

Pretzel Tree Hike

Story board hikes are a great motivator to lure kiddos up the trail. Julia & Kayla had a great time finding the next part of the story and the next clue to finding the Pretzel Tree. Way to go guys!


Julia and Kayla help find the Pretzel Tree

Julia - so fast, she's a blur