Kids Learn Observation Skills In Young Naturalist Series Huntley
Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia’s Hybla Valley is home to a
wide array of wildlife. White-tailed deer move like ghosts
through the forest. Beavers build dams throughout the freshwater
wetland. Red foxes and coyotes prowl the park at night. And over
200 species of birds have been documented there. In Huntley’s
new Young Naturalist Science series, students will learn about
this diverse ecosystem while improving their observation and
interaction skills. The five-class series meets on Mondays
starting February 11, 2013. Ms. Brooke LaPorta, a programmer at
the park, will lead the classes. Throughout the series,
students, age 9 to 12, will work on their own naturalist’s
journal, in which they will document scientific observations,
sketch wildlife, and display nature photos. Students can look
forward to spending a half hour in the indoor classroom before
heading out for an hour-long outdoor excursion during every
class. Among the things they will