fledgling

Outdoor School is for sixth graders. During this week-long adventure, the kids get a chance to learn about what properties of water are optimal for salmon, how to test forest soils, how to build a campfire and pack a backpack. They participate in challenge course activities and learn about local wildlife.

We had an extra little person along this week and, I've got to say,
I think she
learned the most.


My little girl,
who is deathly afraid of flies,
adopted a pet bug
after hearing
The Bug Lady
give a talk.








My little girl,
who hates slimey things,
reeled in more trout than anyone.

My little girl,
who clings to my leg
when there are strangers around,
sat and visited with
over sixty strangers
over meals this week.











My little girl,
who gets nervous on a playground swing,
swung in the tops of the trees.

It
was
fun
watching
her
spread
her
little
wings
this
week.