Maplewood Nature Center - Take 3

This spring, my friend Beth, introduced me to Maplewood nature center. The boys have loved going. We have gone 3 times now each about 6 weeks apart. Watching the trail change as we go thru the seasons has been lots of fun and filled with learning too. Today, the boys worked on their Hardwood Nature Badges - this is a program through the Minnesota State Parks. Each boy had to pick a plant they liked, discribe it, identify it, and draw it. (We really should look the plants up soon:) Here are some highlights of the day.


The Plant Micah picked.



The Plant Bryce picked.



Matthew working hard in his coloring book.



All the boys sharing the crayons as they colored thier pictures. Every now and then, they remind me that they can get along with each other and share:)



And of course the snail we found.

We have looked at the snails on all 3 trips and I think it is the highlight for the boys.