Ecology
Week Five:
Ecology, July 22 – 26
Ecology Adventures: Ages 5-7
Ecology Explorers: Ages 8 – 11
Description:
Learn how all life on earth is interconnected and interdependent. Become entangled in a creek food web. Play the photosynthesis game and learn how plants produce food using the energy of the sun. Make and enjoy plant part tacos. Learn about the anatomy and physiology of flowers. Discover the important pollinator role of bees and other insects. Enjoy an exciting Nature Treasure Hunt and explore creek, lake and pond habitats. Create a unique nature sculpture in the Nature Zone at Blake Gardens. Become an Environmentalist by practicing the Five Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot and Refuse. Learn to take care of nature by practicing Leave No Trace ethics.
Drop Off and Pick Up Locations:
| Day | Date | Drop-off Location | Pick-up Location |
| Monday | July 22 | Orchard Picnic Area | Orchard Picnic Area |
| Tuesday | July 23 | Codornices Park | Codornices Park |
| Wednesday | July 24 | Blake Gardens, Kensington | Blake Gardens, Kensington |
| Thursday | July 25 | Environmental Education Center Parking Lot | Environmental Education Center Parking Lot |
| Friday | July 26 | Lake Anza | Lake Anza |