With all the pandemic restrictions keeping us out of the parks, I starting searching for a fun place in the outdoors to have outdoor education class with the grand kids. I found the perfect spot over on the San Bernard River. Shallow clear stream with sandy bottom in the woods with nature discoveries all along the way. I have made two trips over there and have yet to see another person. Because of the social distancing rules, I drive back and forth alone. When we all arrive at the river, we keep our social distancing. However, I will admit that sometimes we would get so excited about a discovery that we would momentarily forget and break the barrier. Couldn't possibly capture it all on film but here are some highlights:
Luca having a staring contest with a Brown snake
Gabriel has a gentle touch with all living creatures
Gabriel's trot line success
Gabriel posing with his fish
That is one dirty little five year old with a ribbon snake
Luca got tired on the way back.
Ryan caught a tadpole
The boys are not going to outdo Haley... she has a juvenile blotched water snake
Broad-banded water snake sometimes mistaken for a copperhead or a juvenile cottonmouth
Trying to keep up with Ryan and Jake.
Watch out! The hairs of this caterpillar will produce a rash much like an asp if it comes in contact with your skin.- Tussock Moth
The snakes weren't the only ones enjoying the sunshine.
It was a hot day so the cool water felt good
Ryan has one of the eleven snakes that we found on Thursday
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