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Life in the
Leaf Litter at April Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on April 16th from 9:30am to noon to discover life
in the leaf litter during Park P.A.L.S! This month everyone will meet
at the Nature Center on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville to go on a
scavenger hunt for critters as the ground starts to warm and the forest
comes alive. Students will gently roll logs and pull back leaves to
expose the diversity of life that thrives on the forest floor.
Park P.A.L.S. is a series of monthly programs designed for students of
this age group who are interested in nature. P.A.L.S. stands for
Practicing And Learning Stewardship, and its mission is to develop
future earth stewards through meaningful educational opportunities and
hands-on experiences in the natural world. A fee of $3 is charged for
the program, and preregistration is required. For any questions about
the Park P.A.L.S. program or any other Park District programs or to
register for the April class, please call the Nature Center at (937)
548-0165.
Photo- The vast majority of fungi is underground and in the leaf
litter. The part of the fungus visible above ground, the mushroom, is
akin to the fruit of a tree.
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