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The 2008-09 MOLL program wrapped up in mid-May with two wonderful days of science and restoration in the great outdoors of a city park. Students from Madrona K-8 and Alternative School #1 constructed native plant "hummocks" and carried out their own field ecology experiments using the park’s diverse habitats. Between their winter and spring visits, they noticed many changes in the park, including new leaves on the trees, baby birds by the lakeshore, and flowers attracting all sorts of flying insects. These middle school students left their mark on the park, and the park left its mark on them. Go out and see some of their work at the Kite Hill Forest in Seattle's Magnuson Park.
Check out these great photos from our spring programs at Magnuson!
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An EarthCorps instructor and a student from Alternative School #1 talk through worm anatomy. The worm was discovered while digging a hole for planting a native tree. Photo by Tim Stetter
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In the winter visit in March, students discover why much of Magnuson Park is classified as "wetland." Field ecology experiments help students track life through the seasons and across habitats. Photo by Tim Stetter
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The planting plan EarthCorps developed for the MOLL restoration site includes trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants such as this fern. Photo by Tim Stetter
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During the May field trip, this team of Madrona 6th graders constructs a hummock, a structure that helps native plants get established in areas with lots of invasive plants. Photo by Tim Stetter
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Students witness a lot of seasonal events in the Park, including new members of a Canada Goose family in mid-Spring. Photo by Tim Stetter
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A school bus of Madrona students arrives at Magnuson Park. These field trips for the Magnuson Outdoor Learning Lab get students outside to explore a city park. Photo by Tim Stetter
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