Week 7


Weekly Greetings,


The fall field trip to Deadman Lake turned out to be a lot of fun last Wednesday, and much thanks to Mary and Sara from the Tetlin Refuge who were great guides. They did a wonderful job pointing out and explaining characteristics of the boreal forest ecosystem as we walked the trails there.
We also saw some waterfowl, in addition to migrating swans and geese while there.
The students also enjoyed investigating the water organisms living on the edge of the lake.
After exploring the trails and the water's edge, we had a picnic lunch and the students fed the friendly gray jays that surrounded the table area.
Before heading back to Tok, we got a group picture with Mary and Sara.
The next morning we participated in an AK Teach online webcast visit with the Scientists in Action Program through the Denver Museum of Natural History.  In the presentation, it was explained that everyone needs freshwater to live, but it is limited and precious. Science can help conserve this vital natural resource. The scientists had the class follow water on a journey through a watershed in the western United States. The journey begins from the headwaters in the mountain peaks, through the protective forests, into our cities and countryside, and ultimately to the sea. The class joined with other classes in Alaska and asked questions live to scientists from the U.S. Forest Service.
Please remember that it will be picture day on this Tuesday!

Have a great week!

Kind Regards,

Julie Brown

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