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Devils Lake: Winter/LCO Climbing & Education Trip 2005 |
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Pictures by: Erik Olson |
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The Group: 6 LCO Middle School Students, 2 LCO School Staff, 8 Winter High School Students, 1 Winter School Staff, 1 UWEX Youth Nutrition Educator, and 1 LCO Ojibwe Community College Staff. |
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| On April 21-23, 2005 the unique group above drove many hours down to Devils Lake State Park, near Baraboo, WI. There were three main aspects to the trip, Environmental Education, Nutrition Education, and Rock Climbing. All of these aspects are connected, and each encompasses many other issues. On April 21st we arrived at Devils Lake late in the afternoon and set up camp. Once camp was setup we did an ice breaker and introduced ourselves. We also explained some of the education and fun we will be enjoying through out the trip. | ||
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Dan Climbing. |
Lindi belaying. |
Students listening about rock climbing safety. |
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We then took a nature hike down Parfrey's Glen, the State's first natural area. Erik showed the students native wildflowers and plants (some pictures are located below.) The students were very interested in the native wildflowers and had many questions. We then reached a point in the trail where a sign (below) stated "Don't Let Invasive Plants Crowd Out Trees and Wildflowers." Erik then talked about Garlic Mustard, and explained that all of these interesting and beautiful wildflowers can be crowded out of an area by invasive plants, such as Garlic Mustard. He also mentioned that the students could pull any Garlic Mustard they found. (More below) |
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Rick havin' fun! |
Cory pulling Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant. |
Sitting around the campfire. |
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Sign warning not to spread Garlic Mustard, or it will crowd out native wildflowers and trees. |
Wild Ginger |
Hiking the Glen. |
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Since it was Earth Week the students were asked to pick up any litter/trash they found and throw it away. The students also got to try organic and all natural food, which is nutritious and good for the environment. (All meals were made with organic or all natural foods.) Lindi, UWEX Youth Nutrition Educator, also showed the students how to prepare the meals properly and taught the students nutrition while they were cooking/prepping the food. (More Below) |
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Bloodroot |
Jake getting ready to climb. |
Nodding Trilium |
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Staying warm by the fire. |
Marsh Marigold |
Shantel being lowered after her climb. |
| The students also learned about safe climbing techniques and got to climb a variety of different climbs for personal challenge and exercise. Many of the students weren't sure at first, but once they tried it they wanted to climb more. We had a lot of fun and learned a lot from each other. | ||
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Mayapple |
Leaders helping the students. |
Sharp-lobed Hepatica |
