Springtime in Nature

We had a lovely field trip at the Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary in Charlton, MA. It was organized by a mom in a group we don't belong to, so it was nice of her to open it up to everyone who wanted to go. It is a small nature sanctuary, staffed by wonderful, kind, informative folks who really made us feel welcome. We learned about all sorts of pondlife, little creatures I never would have known were there - even a little bug that looked like a stick, I think it was a damselfly.

C. and G. listened intently as the field guides explained what we would see and do on the trails.


C. did great with her binoculars. She pointed out to everyone some frogs, polliwogs and a newt!


What did we find in the pond? C. was disappointed there were only a few bugs and no salamanders or frogs. Oh well.


G. being G. of course finds a place to relax.


It is so nice to finally be outdoors after such a long winter. Why does the summer have to be so short? One of these days I'm moving somewhere warmer. Someday...