Welcome to the Pine Barrens 2016 IL Blog!
We met as a group today to discuss our week’s activities, which will include: guided hikes through the Pines with resident ecology experts, a visit to a cranberry bog, a visit to a wildlife refuge, and so much more!
We asked our group what they would like to have experienced by the end of next week. Here are some highlights of what they said:
- “I want to learn more about the animals that live in the Pine Barrens and why it’s important that their environment is protected.”
- “I want to be able to have a lot of experience with hiking and the woods, because I’ve never done anything like this before.”
- “I want to hike and observe nature.”
- “I want to be able to bond and get to know my group.”
- “I’m excited to spend some time outside and make some new friends.”
- “I want to expand my knowledge about the Pine Barrens; I also want to take some cool pictures.”
- “By the end of the week, I would like to have seen something I haven’t seen before.”
As we think about the week ahead, we are certain that we’ll have all of these experiences!