Our first field trip of the year is next week! Here is a packing list for our day at Mt. St. Helens:
backpack
backpack
rain coat
warm jacket
comfortable shoes (we’ll be doing some hiking along a dirt/gravel trail)
an extra pair of socks (if the forecast is calling for rain)
bug spray (it was pretty “buggy” when we visited in August)
water bottle
lunch
“car friendly” snacks (nothing sticky or juicy)
Books, drawing paper, etc. for the car ride
If you choose to bring an I-pod or video games you are responsible for it. It will only be used in the car. If it becomes a problem, the adult in the car will keep it until we return to Silverwood. Please make sure your electronics are charged.
Our car caravan will be departing Silverwood promptly at 7:30 a.m. We will return to school at approximately 6:00 p.m. If we are delayed because of traffic, we will contact parents via cell phone.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:
7:30 a.m. Depart Silverwood
11:00 a.m. Arrive at Coldwater Lake Recreation Area
Exploration Activity
12:10 p.m. Lunch
12:40 p.m. Depart Coldwater Lake Recreation Area
1:00 p.m. Arrive at Johnston Ridge Observatory
Meet with park ranger and view exhibits at the visitor’s center
1:40 p.m. Message from the Mountain theater presentation
2:00 p.m. Hike along the Eruption Trail
2:30 p.m. Depart Johnston Ridge Observatory
6:00 p.m. Arrive at Silverwood
11:00 a.m. Arrive at Coldwater Lake Recreation Area
Exploration Activity
12:10 p.m. Lunch
12:40 p.m. Depart Coldwater Lake Recreation Area
1:00 p.m. Arrive at Johnston Ridge Observatory
Meet with park ranger and view exhibits at the visitor’s center
1:40 p.m. Message from the Mountain theater presentation
2:00 p.m. Hike along the Eruption Trail
2:30 p.m. Depart Johnston Ridge Observatory
6:00 p.m. Arrive at Silverwood
