Younge House

WOW! Our trip to Black Rock Forest on Wednesday was awesome! The ride up was spectacular. We could see acres and acres of changing trees – it really looked like fall. When we arrived at the Black Rock Forest science center, we were greeted by our guide, Jack. In the science center we learned how to use a tree identification guide and how to identify a tree by its leaves and branches.  We also looked at minerals like granite, mica, and hornsblend which could be found all around the park.  Next we took our tree identifying skills on the road. There were five mystery trees and in our small groups we examined their various parts and using the identification guide, decided whether they were a sugar maple, a chestnut oak, a red oak, or another kind of tree. Then it was time for the solo hike. Each student walked alone along the path following a series of trailmarkers (of course the chaperones were “hidden” just in case anyone headed the wrong way). Walking alone made it very easy to concentrate on the sounds and sights of beautiful Black Rock Forest and everyone was proud of themselves for following the trail on their own. Many thanks to Evie Langteau, our science teacher, and Jack from Black Rock Forest for a great day!

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