On Wednesday we also had our Invertebrate day camp with six students in attendance. We had local children as well as some from as far away as Manitoba and Ontario. During the morning we studied the animals in the touch pool to discover interesting facts about each one. Afterwards we had a closer look at the slimy Moon Snail and even made our own Snail Slime! In the afternoon we explored Brandy Cove and the intertidal animals found there. We then used our findings to create our own Passamaquody Bay Intertidal Invertebrates field guide. We ended the afternoon by discussing the invasive species found on our beaches, the Green Crab. We also played a survival game to see which of us would make the right decisions to become a successful invader.
Check out our Eye Spy!
Who will win? The sea star or crab?
Our snail slime!
Everyone had of fun playing with their slime, which for Moon Snails is used to keep them moist during low tides as well as it is also used to help form their egg casings.
Checking in the water, under the seaweed and under the rocks for animals.
The students were particularly keen to find the Green crabs.
After the beach walk, the students worked diligently on their field guides so that they may show their family and friends what they discovered.
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