Kristin and I are volunteering this weekend, helping our friend Erik Quissell lead a group of students in Yellowstone National Park. Erik is the sponsor of the TREE Club at Boise High School. TREE stands for Teens Restoring Earth's Environment, and the club participates in ecological restoration projects around the Treasure Valley. It also makes a trip every other year to Yellowstone, which is how I find myself in Gardiner, Montana on this beautiful winter day.
We got here by school bus, taking a loop through Pocatello/Idaho Falls/Dillon/Bozeman. In Dillon, not coincidentally, there was a huge sale at the Patagonia Outlet store, which we took advantage of. For our first day here in the Park, we visited hot springs around the the Mammoth Lodge and watched a slideshow put on the Rangers. This morning, we arose early and went searching for wildlife. A pair of dedicated wolf watchers generously shared their scopes with us, and we were able to spot (and hear) a lone female wolf howling for her pack. It was a pretty special experience. The students crowded in lines to take a look at the wolf, listening intently to the many stories of the wolf watchers.
Later today we'll be going snowshoeing and ice skating. The group of students are a lot of fun to be around and I am really glad Kristin and I were able to come on this trip. Also, it has been really nice because Erik has totally taken the lead on handling things, making it super easy for us to come along.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Winter planning and upcoming Yellowstone trip
Well, the Alzar School is back in the United States after a very successful "Adventure in Mexico" expedition. Sean is back at Boise High School, teaching away, and Kristin has begun a new semester in her MBA program. Our school focus has shifted towards preparing for the amazing summer program we are offering, "FLOW 2009." We admitted our first two students yesterday, and have several other students in the application process. We expect a great group of students for this program.
Even before that, the Alzar School is supporting the T.R.E.E. Club of Boise High School in its yearly trip to Yellowstone National Park. "T.R.E.E." stands for Teens Restoring Earth's Environment. This club, sponsored by Erik Quissell (one of the Alzar School's Advisory Committee members) engages high school students in projects to better our local environment. They visit Yellowstone in an effort to learn about wolves and the amazing geology of that National Park. Both Kristin and Sean will serve as instructors/chaperones/leaders of this year's trip, which will be taking place over Presidents' Day weekend. We'll be sure to fill you in on that trip.
For now, here are some photos from the Adventure in Mexico expedition to satiate your appetite for Alzar School happenings. Remember, if you are interested in joining on our summer course, FLOW, apply soon!
Even before that, the Alzar School is supporting the T.R.E.E. Club of Boise High School in its yearly trip to Yellowstone National Park. "T.R.E.E." stands for Teens Restoring Earth's Environment. This club, sponsored by Erik Quissell (one of the Alzar School's Advisory Committee members) engages high school students in projects to better our local environment. They visit Yellowstone in an effort to learn about wolves and the amazing geology of that National Park. Both Kristin and Sean will serve as instructors/chaperones/leaders of this year's trip, which will be taking place over Presidents' Day weekend. We'll be sure to fill you in on that trip.
For now, here are some photos from the Adventure in Mexico expedition to satiate your appetite for Alzar School happenings. Remember, if you are interested in joining on our summer course, FLOW, apply soon!
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