Our first field trip this year was to the Wildlife Expo at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie. We were very thankful that Mrs. Kincaid, OCS Spanish teacher and Andrew's mom, is licensed to drive our bus. She did an amazing job of safely transporting 66 students and 3 teachers. Our entire day was spent doing hands-on science exploration and just having fun with the outdoor activities. For instance, we kayaked, mountain biked, fished, did archery, sampled wild game such as buffalo, deer, etc. and marveled at the food made in dutch ovens on an open fire. We learned about arrowheads, falcons, eagles, and safety when camping. We were amazed at the extensive insect collections, and animal skeleton displays. There were opportunities to make baskets, birdhouses, and jewelry from animal bone. Some of us were planning to return this weekend with our families. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is the primary organizers for this yearly event. They do a wonderful job and, believe it or not, admission is FREE. Great 4th grade memories, for sure!
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