Hello everyone, Parker and I cannot believe that June has already passed! We were super busy with Conservation Kid's Camp, hydromods, electrofishing, trail management, and independent studies. Conservation Kid's Camp was super fun and taught me a lot about working with kids. Since we had a bird-themed camp we spent our mornings birdwatching, discussing bird adaptations, bird sketching, and watching live bird presentations. Other than that, the second week of camp we were fighting the crazy heat wave which left us with lots of creek time and eating lots of refreshing snacks! I had a great time getting to know the kids and sharing their fascination with nature!
Electrofishing was really fun and allowed us to look at the different species of fish within Gunpowder Creek. I will admit that catching the fish was a lot harder than I thought- next time I will bring my polarized sunglasses! Our independent projects are slowly coming together, and we cannot wait to show the public what we have been working on. Other than that, it was a normal month full of learning and new experiences! I cannot wait for what July holds in store for us!
-Ashton
