Thursday, 19 September 2024

Students enjoy arts and science camp

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A student makes a tule doll while studying American Indian crafts. Courtesy photo.
 

 

 

 


ANDERSON MARSH – Fifty-eight fourth to sixth graders from schools throughout Lake County participated in the art and science camp held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on Saturday, May 1.


During the morning, students rotated through four stations.


In the south barn, they looked at slides in a microscope and then compared the skulls, pelts and (plastic) scat of herbivores and carnivores.


In the north barn, they learned about American Indian history and culture and then made a tule doll.


At the ranch house, they took a tour and then joined a band to learn "Polly Wolly Doodle" (a pioneer song).


On a nature walk to Cache Creek, they saw turtles, deer, rabbits and lots of birds.

 

These free camps are always well-received by the students and adults who participate.


The camps highlight the importance of the Anderson Marsh site as a place to study Native American and European history, plant and animal life, and the ecology and geology of the area.


The camps would not be possible without the support of local volunteers and service groups.

 

 

 

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Phoenix King, a Carl

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