A Great Time Was Had By All!

What a wonderful learning experience for the Grade 4's and their parents, myself
included, as we were privileged to be able to experience so much of what the Lynn
Canyon Ecology Centre had to offer. To learn under an experienced guide of the
temperate rain forest and then to be taken to explore the suspension bridge, the
many hiking paths and The Falls Bridge, to conclude with the examination of our
collection of forest samples using a projection magnifier, made us all feel like
discovers. We examined so many varieties of beautiful fungi, saw nurse stumps,
and "Oh" so much more, as we recognized a few of the well-known species of
Western Hemlock, Old Growth Cedar and Pine, as we actually experienced walking
under the canopy, among the understory, shrub and herb layers that provided a
beautiful backdrop to our trail. The importance of the forest floor and soil layer
became very clear to us as we realized everything else depended upon it.
Temperature, light, PH and water samples were also gathered, so we felt very scientific.

A very special thanks to seven, brave moms in gum boots who so willingly gave of their
 time to make the day even more of a memory for us. Thanks as well to Mr. Loewen
who was our great driver to and from the event.

God made this a special day with glorious sunshine and we were able to enjoy the
beauty and majesty of his amazing creation while applying what the students had been
learning through their study of "Habitats."

Blessings to all,
Kathe