This Spring, we had the pleasure of working with several groups of elementary students around the Mad River Valley. We paddled, made art, learned how to orienteer, and more!
This Place is for the Birds!
Local artist Jeannie Marie Nicklas is working with the Waitsfield Elementary School Students on the “This Place is For The Birds” artwork project. Guided by Jeannie, students are participating in the design of the interpretive bird panels that will be mounted in the gazebo along the Waits Way Path. The funding for this project is provided by a grant from the MRV Rec District.
Paddling Days with Waitsfield Elementary
Led by Mad River Path, a group of seven Waitsfield Elementary School students learned canoeing skills and explored Blueberry Lake and the Mad River during the three weeks of the Inspiration Project. The Inspiration Project is a unique program where students can learn life skills and hobbies like pottery, rocket building, meterology, and outdoor recreation.
Orienteering with Fayston Elementary
Last week at Fayston Elementary, we carried out an orienteering activity. Students learned how to orient themselves with a compass, understand a map scale, and think through other ways to stay found in the woods. In teams, they relied on maps and a compass to find nine sets of treats hidden on the Mad River Path in the Chase Brook Town Forest. It made for a fun afternoon!
