Bois de Coulonge

On October 3^rd, our class (6B) went to the Bois de Coulonge.  We learned all about trees including how to identify the species, the age, diseases and insects that harm them, and what different trees produce for us.  We also learned how the park belonged to different people in the past, and how the land had various uses.  Did you know that Samuel Holland once owned half of the park, and that a Lieutenant Governor died there? After the walk, we had a delicious snack of chocolate cookies and had time to play football, soccer, tag, fish and cowboy.  We brought back samples to do fun experiments. Before the trip, we did tree projects, research about the forestry industry, and some experiments, but we still wanted to learn more about trees. It was fun and educational.