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This morning I came to UWNR to share the reserve to my grandparents while it is in its spring glory ! First we went to see if we would be lucky enough to spot the fox cubs but unfortunately we didn't see them, then we went round looking at all the plants and flowers that come out in early may . we saw : bugles hawthorn blossom ferns wild carrot lady's smock yellow orchids wild garlic and countless others ! After that I distributed some meat in a central location for the foxes and other small mammals and birds . I also filled up the badger feeders with peanuts . Just before we left I observed a spider catching bees over the entrance of a bug hotel that I made when I first started my john muir award !

This week the E.C.O. Group learned about maps and compasses. They built their own magnetic compass using the resources in the photo and then used a real compass to check it. They were able to use their real compass to follow directions to the buried treasure in the school grounds.

the E.C.O. Group were delighted to get a visit from Joanne who is a Park Ranger from Eglinton Country Park. We had a fantastic Bug Safari, finding out all about habitats and interesting facts about invertebrates. We were able to find slugs, snails, worms, woodlice, spiders with egg sacs, millipedes, centipedes, bumble bees and ants carrying their babies. We also found various tracks and trails and evidence of other wildlife. We all had a fabulous time and even learned a bit of worm charming!

The E.C.O. group discussed the effects of pollution on the environment and demonstrated a Water Filtration system. The group discussed different ways to save water and help our planet to survive. We all had a wonderful time learning amazing facts from Joanne, Park Ranger at Eglinton Country Park. Did you know that the water we drink is 3.8 billion years old?

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Our very first visit to Alva Glen. We had great fun exploring our local community and taking pictures of the beautiful scenery which we are lucky enough to have right on our doorstep.