Field Trip to Congaree National Park 10/26/11

We had a great time on our field trip to Congaree National Park.  It was chilly in the morning walking among the dense trees, but it warmed up and we had beautiful weather!! Ranger William took us along the boardwalk and talked about different parts of the park.  We learned about many different organisms living in the floodplain, such as cypress trees and their roots called "knees."  We discovered a tree that had been struck by lightning, but is still living, and has become a home to bats and other small organisms. These are just a few things we saw along the 2 mile walk! We enjoyed treats from Avery and Bailey, and we thank our chaperones who drove to be with us at the Park.  What a successful field trip!