The kids we're teaching this week only get to stay at the site for two nights and are leaving on Wednesday. They're from a school in a low income part of town, so for the most part being to go to science camp in the hills is a really big deal for them. They're all really excited and appreciative. I took my group exploring, with less than the usual amount of games. We all felt that it would be best just to get them out in the woods for some real hands-on investigation of the local natural communities.
These are the types of kids that make this job so appealing. This is a great chance for them to see beyond their own neighborhoods and glimpse the natural wonders that surround us. I wish everybody everywhere could get a chance to do this kind of thing.

It's cold tonight, with the moon shining bright.