Kid-to-Teen Ecomentors Wednesday Sept 28th 3-5 pm

In this first of the year event, Kid/Teen teams will take on the challenge seeing the forest and the trees!

                                                                    White Ash

This event will feature identifying, measuring, and mapping trees between Foley Field and the waters edge.  We will likely locate Red and Sugar Maples, White Ash, Black and White (and maybe Scarlet) Oak, Quaking or Bigtooth Aspen, Pignut or Shagbark Hickory, White Pine and Smooth Sumac trees... along with others that might surprise us.  We'll use sketching and careful observation to identify the trees.  Once we know what species the trees are, we'll collect dbh (diameter at breast height) measurements and use "artists thumb" and "timber" methods to estimate the height of the trees.  Part of the discussion will be the services that trees provide us ... sequestering carbon, providing oxygen, filtering air and water, besides providing us with great material for poetry and serenity.  Using map coordinates from GPS, we'll begin developing a map of the tree resources in this beautiful place.  We'll end by scooping some lake water to see if the critters have changed much since the April and June KtT events.

Parents:
Have your child get a permission slip from MsButler (CSS), MrClark (SRE), MrGreene(CHCS), MsO'Rourke (JBMS) or directly from MsLevy at BHS in Room 127.  Please be sure you've received confirmation that your child is registered for this event, the registration is limited in order to limit the impact on the ecosystem and to ensure that there are enough chaperones to safely conduct the event.  MsLevy and other BPS teachers will be on hand at Chestnut Hill and Swift River pick-up for students who have permission to be escorted to the Teen Center.  Otherwise, parents of elementary students, please bring your child to the Teen Center and sign in.  JBMS students should take the bus to the Teen Center - make appropriate arrangements well in advance.  BHS students are to meet MsLevy in Room127 after school for last minute preparations and to help with carrying equipment.

Pick up is at 5 at the Teen Center - be sure to sign out.

We'll go rain or shine, but not in truly inclement weather.  Come prepared with sensible clothing and shoes.  Be sure to have alternate plans in case the event is cancelled.