Field Trip to Buck Creek

We took a trip up to Buck Creek on Larch Mountain to continue our investigations of the characteristics of watersheds, how they work, and who and what inhabits them. Ms. Steichen's class and our class, joined forces to explore the depth, width, and temperature of the stream. We also tested the dissolved oxygen level, collected some macroinvertebrates, and observed the weather. We tried our hand at making a few observations and sketches (our papers were a bit damp, so this was hard). We also thought about the questions we had about the stream and the forest surrounding it. We wrote down questions that we had about this magnificent area. Some examples were: What types of wildflowers would grow in such a dark place? How long had the really tall trees been there? What were the numbered tags on the trees? How do trees grow inside of other trees?...and many more!

Here are a few pictures of our trip!