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Today we collected out tree felling kit with our safety gear and headed off to help remove a fallen fir tree from the the forest.

After felling the Fir tree we started to saw up some branches into useable lengths then head back to base to set a fire and brew up some Hot Chocolate.

Today we are learning to use a flint and steel, with cotton wool and a little vaseline as an accelerant , to light a fire. We will then cook some sausages on the open fire for lunch.

After Lunch we went on a walk to check out the pond to see if any Frog spawn was there then moved on to have a look at the burn running through the forest. We had some fun splashing around in the burn and ducked under the bridges.

Today we took a wander into our woods. We bathed in all the sights and sounds our little woods had to offer. We searched under logs to meet some of the smaller woodland residents. We found centipedes, millipedes, worms, woodlouse, ants, slugs and snails. We then had a look through the brambles and spotted a very hungry flower crab spider. It blended in so well with the bramble flower buds that we almost didn't spot it. It had played its camouflage game well and had won the prize of a big juicy hover fly. We then came across some moths with really long antenna, after a bit of research we found they are called yellow barred long horn moths, a very fitting name indeed. We had time left for some poem reading from the lost words book, which inspired some drawing and reflection on what had been a lovely afternoon.

Today would see us visit our Friends at Pollok Park for one last visit and another amazing experience. We worked with Countryside Rangers Lynsey and Fiona but were joined by Kevin as well! Today was about Socialising and to help us do this the Countryside Rangers were helping is learn all about Safety and how we can enjoy Campfires RESPONSIBLY!! We talked about the importance of this and how if we don't treat fire with respect then the consequences can be disastrous to not only us, but wildlife and the environment. We used Flint Starters, Wood Shavings and created kindling from recycled timber even seperating it using a hand made wooden mallet and blade. The skills we have learned throughout our time withing our Investigation and Exploration into nature have been many with today just being the end of a long list.....or maybe just the start of a long list!!!!!

Some of our classmates were missing today and were sorely missed by us all!!! We toasted Marshmallows by the Fire Side and talked and listened to Lynsey and Fiona as they continued to help us learn in an Active Way! The sun and rain fought against each other to see who the better view and we took shelter under the canopy of trees more than once! But the fire and chat kept us warm as we laughed with Kevin as he attempted to use his Flint to create a spark! Glasgow City Council recognised our Efforts with some fantastic certificates which will be there to remind us of what we have achieved. Our John Muir Award were there as well and will be kept with us all - even Colin recieved his which was good!! This will be our final post of this adventure and all that is left to say is a HUGE THANKYOU to our amazing Countryside Ranger friends (Allison, Lynsey, Fiona and Gavin) for all that you have done! To our fantastic Support Workers Natalie, Susan, Eddie and Billy who joined in and helped to make it a great experience! Sharing the Experience has really made it a success. The crazy thing was that in August of last year “We only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, we found, was really going in.” Best The GK Wild Learners