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| Outdoor Explorations
At the woodland meadow |
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Before setting off, some ants on the cement remind everyone that wild creatures can be found in all types of settings. |
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Melanie and Stacy begin their inquiry, eventually questioning why areas of the meadow had been allowed to grow to different heights. |
| This plant was among those that interested the group. Some had heard it called firecracker vine, and others knew it as jewelweed. |  |
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A black walnut--still encased in its protective covering--lies on the ground. |
| This wildflower proved that the smallest details warrant a closer look. |  |
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Even this tiny snail has habitat needs and preferences. |
| Is this really a living plant? Folks are intrigued. |  |
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Nancy and Cyndy mark off the study area with string. |
| They learned more about this plant--known as indian pipe--but their findings only raised more questions. |  |
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Another discovery! It's a piece of snakeskin. |
| Teachers were careful to respect which samples could come back to the lab for further study. |  |
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Cyndy, holding a piece of snakeskin, shares the find with other investigators. |
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