Summer Camp is Here!

Howdy ho, friends!  Nature Dave here…The last two weeks have been so busy for me.  Lots of training and preparing for my favorite time of year here at Riverbend—summer camp!  We just finished our first week of camp and are now into Week #2…and so far, it’s been a blast!

During our first week of camp, we learned all about habitats…where different animals live, what they use to make their homes, and what food they can find in their habitat.  As we talked about the places that animals call “home,” some campers asked about the animals that live in the Gulf of Mexico, and how the oil spill has affected their ability to make a home and find food since the spill.  Our educators explained that the oil has definitely made it more difficult for the sea life and birds living there to find a healthy place to live and good food to eat.  They also explained that scientists and conservationists are working around the clock to find ways to protect the wildlife of the Gulf.  As we talked, it reminded me how easily the balance of nature can be upset…and how important it is for us to treat our environment with respect.

This week, our campers are all flocking together to learn about birds…some that stay here all year round, some that migrate at different times of the year, some that are beautiful and graceful, and some that are just plain funny-looking, like the woodcock.

If you have a child or two who would like to spend a week this summer at Riverbend, check out our website for more details and available space!

Well, I should be going.  Thanks for reading along.  So, until next week…I hope to see you ‘round the ‘Bend!

–Nature Dave