Who’s in the creek? Hop in the water to collect macroinvertebrates.
Viewing a macroinvertebrate closely
Preparing samples collected
Studying collected invertebrates
Discussing the differences between samples
Collecting from a stream
Studying what inverts were found
Preparing samples to be studied
In the creek collecting samples
Using a kick net
Using a d-shaped net
Discussing samples collected
Collection using a kick net
Riparian Rx Station Images
Plants need water to be healthy, but do healthy streams require plants?
Making comparisons to identify plants effectively
Identifying plant species
Studying a circle plot
Taking identification to another level
Using a densitometer to measure canopy cover
Identifying plants along the trail
Identifying plant species
Learning lots at Riparian RX with a few of our resource specialists
Habitat Sense Station Images
Do you have what it takes to be a fish?
Student fish trying to capture food
Students find a space for a fish to survive
Measuring stream width
Discussing, “What is habitat?”
Measuring stream length
What’s in that H2O? (Quality) Station Images
Where does pollution come from and how does it end up in the water supply?
Learning how to handle and conduct sample studies
Students test water quality in groups
Each test is handled with care
Collecting sample from a pond for comparison
Data results are recorded
What’s in that H2O? (Quantity) Station Images
Where does all that water come from, and where does it go?
Learning to measure depth accurately.
Floating barbie helps measure stream flow
Measuring depth with a helping hand
Measuring stream width
Measuring stream depth
Fish Health Station Images
Do you know your fish anatomy?
Different habitat types present different predator challenges
Accurate measurements are important to understanding the creek.
Aquariums represent small samples of habitat types
Opportunities to view fish up close
External anatomy of a fish
Watershed Wonders Station Images
Photos of the Watershed Wonders Station.
Mock commisioners hear and comment on the plan
Students showing their plan on an arial map
Presenting a plan with a map and a list of ideas
Plans incorporate each of the learning stations
Students work together to develop a plan
Presentation of a land-use plan
“Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blending and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life.”- John Muir
Invert Investigator Station Images
Riparian Rx Station Images
Habitat Sense Station Images
What’s in that H2O? (Quality) Station Images
What’s in that H2O? (Quantity) Station Images
Fish Health Station Images
Watershed Wonders Station Images
