Nisqually Billy Frank NWR & Ridgefield NWR with camping Millersylvania State Park or Riverbend campground
Opening circle - sensory exercise / Animist gratitude / directional ceremony / belonging
Indigenous presence & history of Medicine Creek Treaty, Billy Frank Jr & Fish Wars
Watch Fish Wars documentary as a class?
Species focus on Harbor Seals, Nutria, Great Blue Herons
Forest therapy session
Walk boardwalk & tidal area at Nisqually / look for Muskrat & Frogs / watch for Harbor Seals nursing pups at haulout sites
Dawn Chorus bird sit early AM Sunday at campsite
Walk the driving auto tour route at Ridgefield / look for Nutria & Bitterns
Lesson on styles of Bird nests / Where to find them / materials & stategies
Watch for Brown-Headed Cowbird fledglings (Buffalo birds) being fed by other species / watch for other babies!!
Sit spot watching Great Blue Herons hunting or Harbor Seals nursing
Fireside chats Friday and Saturday nights - reading discussion
Introduce next book - Something in the Woods Loves You
