Santa Rosa, Channel Islands
Geology-just one of many fields of science we access through hands-on learning adventures!
This windy day challenged us to find inner strength, work as a team, and see amazing things for the first time.
"It was an amazing opportunity to make memories with new friends." -Aurora
Vianey asks engaging questions about the old landing strip pictured behind her. The mountains in the background are the California mainland.
Alessandra's group participates in a thoughtful activity about survival traits. This was the perfect setting to have lunch in the shelters.
Alessandra, our field science educator stopped for lessons about the history of the island as well as the endemic species that live there such as the island fox.
Reilly and Aurora compare the length of the island fox to its cousin the gray fox that lives on the mainland.
Alysha represents the length of the mammoth that used to exist on the mainland and compared it to the island mammoth.
Alysha and Vianey work together to make comparisons about the endemic and native species of animals that used to live on the island.
Team Gimpy Gulls enter the campground valley for their hands-on ecology lesson.
Team Lady Tigers pose for a quick pic. New bonds of friendship have been formed to last a lifetime.
Aurora, Brianna, and Angelina are having a great time!
Jumping for joy!
We enjoyed stunning views of the surrounding Channel Islands on our hike.
Wide open spaces, a plethora of wildflowers, new comrades, and an incredible island to discover....the perfect day!
Building character and strength, Harmony students acquire skills to last a lifetime.
A camp of shelters nestle in a valley. The stream runs to the Pacific Ocean.
Mrs. Saulter stops for a snap of the ocean atop a hill.
"The wind felt so strong I felt like I could fly." -Alysha
Blowing dandelion seeds into the wind. Angelina is one with nature.
The unique Dudlia succulents pop up throughout the island.
Team building skills were utilized through each step of the way.
Gorgeous lupine appeared similar to our familiar Texas Bluebonnets!
Aurora uses independent time to sketch, write poetry, and document this moment in time.
Beautiful Gabby wakes from a nature nap revived and ready to keep exploring!
The top deck of the charter boat is not only relaxing, but gives us time to chat with friends and take pictures.
Photobombed!!!
Gilberto and Mel chat about science over a cup of coffee.
Anchored in a calm cove for an amazing evening under the stars.
All smiles after a great day of island hiking.
Students broke into groups that represented different viewpoints for a townhall debate about the future of the animals on the island. Here, the Ecologist group were fighting to eliminate the invasive feral pig population on the island.
Ethan helps guide the group on the trail with his keen nature skills.
Nature power = Girl power!!!!!!
Deidra, Parnian, and Sandra play follow the leader while hiking in Santa Rosa.
On our way back to the mainland looking for grey whales, seals, and other wildlife.
Wish we were there with you!!!
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