On Friday, local SPREE Ornithologists gathered to investigate the raptors of Denver that rely on our River to survive. Campers put their skills to the test as they competed Olympics style against the biggest, fastest raptors around, built the best adapted raptor imagined, and tried their luck at falconry!
In the first activity, campers found themselves training among the best Aves (bird) Olympians around. The Olympic games are less than a week away, and campers were put to the test to see if they could run faster than a Golden Eagle, smell better than a Turkey Vulture, hover in the air longer than a Kestrel, among other challenges! Most found out they have some training to do if they want to compete against these amazing birds, but some were able to beat select raptors in the wingspan competition!
What do you like most about SPREE?
Most of our staff like critter crawl best! (But unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to do it this time because of weather.)
Emily said that she likes creating lesson plans, being outside and teaching kids about where they live.
Most of our staff like critter crawl best! (But unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to do it this time because of weather.)
Emily said that she likes creating lesson plans, being outside and teaching kids about where they live.
What is your favorite activity at SPREE?/What do you like most about SPREE?
Cormac, 8 years old: “People aren’t annoying” and his favorite activity was free time
Stella, 6 years old: “This was my first time at SPREE and I really enjoy it!”
Na’va, 7 years old: “I like building crafts”
Nice blog post.