The recent art and science day camp at Anderson Marsh could not have happened without the efforts and support of many adult and teenage volunteers.

We would like to thank our musicians – Don Coffin, Scott Sommer, Martha Miller, Deni Hagy and Anna McAtee. Narration for ranch house tours was provided by Tom Nixon and Gae Henry. Nature walks were led by Billy Gear with an assist from Carlé student Phoenix King. Ginger Ingersoll manned the pelt, skull and scat station. John Burke, Rozie Cheek and Kinene Barzin at the microscope station were assisted by Lower Lake High School student Angel Beecher.

Fascinating information about Native American culture was shared by archaeologist Dr. John Parker. Eugenie Steinman taught the students how to make a tule doll. Carol Carotti helped students decorate their tule dolls with feathers and beads.

Group leaders were Billie Wiese, Marion Brumfield, Rory Sullivan, Jeff and Cynthia Ott, April Leiferman, Cindy Crandell and Cheryl Sullivan. Other teenage helpers were Jorge Vieira, Michael David, Tyler Lawson and Hallie Sullivan.

Nancy Hickey made everyone name tags and helped with registration in the morning. Lela Prather kept the groups on schedule to rotate to their next station.

We also deeply appreciate the support of Dennis Darling of Foods, Etc. in Clearlake for providing cases of water and mid-morning snacks for our hungry crews. Dennis and store manager Lamont Kucer always respond to our requests with "just tell us what you need."

We feel we are very fortunate to live in a community with so much support for kids. Thank you all!

 

Carolynn Jarrett is president of the Children's Museum of Art and Science. She lives in Clearlake.