With a little help from our 3rd grade buddies, the Nature Center provided lots of color to attract some local critters to the garden. Mrs. McGrew, a teacher who helped to create the Nature Center, and her class started zinnia seeds for the garden. They had a blast playing in the dirt to add their plants to the garden. From bitty bugs to beautiful butterflies, students investigated the world of the mini-beasts. The Nature Center pond provided the resources for the Pond Water Survey , an annual 7th grade project that challenges students to identify the many creatures found in a pond environment and to estimate their populations.
Students utilize a video camera and microscope to document their finds for seasonal comparisons.
Earth Day 2000 Students and community members joined forces to celebrate Earth Day by working on garden improvements. The garden welcomed a new rock walkway, a new liner for the pond, and new varieties of plants.