“I wish it would last all summer!”
These are just a few quotes from some of the girls who attended
the Animal Science SMART Camp held at the Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church in
Arlington. The girls learned about different animal habitats such as the
tundra, forest, wetlands, deserts, and grasslands. The girls also
participated in an interesting activity about barn owls. The girls
learned about what foods they like to eat, the food web they are a part of,
their habitats and their anatomies. Once the lesson was finished the girls
dissected owl pellets, which was truly a unique experience for all of them.
One afternoon, Peggy Brown from the Humane Society of North
Texas spoke to the girls about taking care of domestic animals. The girls had
so many interesting questions about what foods were okay to feed their dogs and
the appropriate ways to speak to animals. They learned that avocados, grapes
and foods high in fat can cause health problems for dogs. Wow!
The week concluded with a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo where
the girls enjoyed seeing a variety of live animals. They even got a chance to
pet a snake!
Many, many thanks to Chesapeake Energy for sponsoring this
camp! We also appreciate the volunteers and interns who helped us make
this possible and a special thank you to the Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church
in Arlington for providing us with the space to host this camp. We are
grateful for all of your support!
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