The preserve was alive with the sound of music this summer at our first ever Children’s Nature Concert! We were happy to be joined by Michelle and Barrick Fite of Fite Family Music for nature-themed sing-alongs and interactive music. The concert featured tunes about some very charismatic critters we find in the north woods, including bears, butterflies, and the unique Kirtland’s Warbler, among others. A huge thanks to Fite Family Music for joining us at the Preserve for this very special event!
Summer also featured the return of our Nature Camp. We started camp with some get-to-know-you name-games, then we started our preparations for one of our featured activities, creating nature-inspired t-shirt designs. The results were some great projects, and a camp memento the kids took home and remembered their experience at Gahagan.
One activity that was a hit all three days of camp was building nature homes for a “legendary” Gahagan critter. We learned about what a legend is, and how these stories help explain the world around us. Then campers were tasked with creating a home for their very own legendary critter, complete with food, water, and shelter. On our last day, campers created a critter to live in their nature-home. These homes are still on display along the Preserve’s trails (off the paved trail near the cabin) where you can view the myriad of fairies and other legendary critters that now inhabit Gahagan.
We wrapped up Nature Camp by talking about our favorite parts, with some heartwarming responses like, “making new friends” and “everything”. We think this year’s camp was a hit. We look forward to welcoming new and returning campers for summer 2024!
