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6-7 Year Old Nature
Camp Held
Darke County Parks…
Knee Deep in Nature Summer Camp was recently held at the Darke County
Park District. The week began with a short interpretation of the
floras of Darke County. Campers participated in plant charades, a
plant scavenger hunt and were able to make and take home a
self-watering planter, which is already showing signs of life!
Birds were the topic of the next day. Sean Connor, a naturalist
from Hueston Woods State Park, brought in a few rehabilitated raptors
for the campers to see up close. The birds included a red-tailed
hawk named, ‘The Colonel’, a great-horned owl named ‘Carlos’ and a
screech owl named ‘Elvira’.
Hueston Woods State Park houses one of the largest Raptor
Rehabilitation programs in the state. The next day, campers got wet and
muddy! They hopped into Greenville Creek to see what they could
find. Since we were already wet, they finished the day by playing
with water balloons.
Insects then invaded the Nature Center when Dr. Insecta paid a visit
and each camper received a pass to see his show.
On the last day of camp, everyone got up close and personal with the
Herps in the Live Classroom. Each camper was brave enough to pet a
snake. The whole week was Knee Deep in fun while learning about the
natural world that surrounds us. For more information about other
programs offered by the Darke County Parks, visit our website at www.darkecountyparks.org
or call 937.548.0165.
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