SECOND
SATURDAY
The
Archeological
dig was a success. Over 20 folks gathered to watch their
children/grandchildren search for artifacts in a special corner of
McNary native plant area.
Deb Jennings was the learning station scientist that supervised the
dig. She is a volunteer who leads a variety of learning experiences for
visiting school classes and/or visitors to the McNary NWR. She is
enthusiastic about the outdoors and practises creative ideas with her
grandchildren so she understands what features to incorporate for a
successful adventure. She arrived early with tools for the
diggers.
Families arrived
at the "dig site."
Children begin digging in the dirt as soon as they are old
enough
to find some in which to dig. The two shown here were curious about
this special event. Not too curtain they would have a experience
different from what they have at the lake shore when on vacation.
The protective cover is
turned back to reveal the official digging area
More curious visitors
gathered to watch the discoveries
The first artifact is
found (a button indicating the most recent past) and attention becomes
very intense.
All diggers get excited about what they will find as they continue to
dig into the deeper past.
Not everyone was intrigued with the crowd. Two very young
found other interesting activities
At the "site" artifacts
were set aside and discussed the way scientists would do.
What was this one from? An animal? How did the seashell come to be
there?
What an odd piece of iron.
What is the next step in a real discovery?
Each piece must be
carefully cleaned and removed to a safe place for storage and later
study
This bone appeared to be a the upper bone from an animal about the size
of the child doing the cleaning
That was hard work.
Time to go for a hike along the posted trail.
SEE WHAT FUN YOU MISSED!
EXPERIENCE AN ADVENTURE ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
