Selwyn House has arrived at the Huntsman! The group consists of 4 eager students and two teachers. They brought with them also a group that will be spending the week off of Deer Island kayaking.
The first day found the students off to Indian point to check out a mixed habitat beach. They collected samples of different organisms to be brought back for later study. In the afternoon they went aboard the Fundy Spray, the Huntsman's converted lobster boat, for an afternoon of study. On the boat they took part in collecting samples of plankton as well as a scallop drag to bring up lots of invertebrate specimens, and to cap off the trip they helped count and measure fish caught in the fish trawl. The students saw many different and interesting specimens on the boat and even brought a few back for further study. In the evening they explored plankton in the lab, using microscopes to create a clear picture for study and comparison.
Their second day here brings with it alot of rain. With the forecast calling for up to 100 mm, the students are in for a wet day. They began the day out on Pottery Creek digging up some wonderful worm specimens. It was wet and cold but they were not lacking in enthusiasm. The worms were brought back to the lab for further study and classification. These students did a fantastic job identifying the worms brought back. This afternoon brings with it much more dry activities for Selwyn House students as they will be exploring our Discovery Centre and then heading back into the lab to identify invertebrates.
Rohan Woods School also started their educational adventure with us today and will be heading out on the boat as well as exploring the Discovery Centre and looking at plankton in the lab. More exciting things to come tomorrow!
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