There were two parts to our field trip. The first was our Bug Safari and the second was another little excursion where we ended the trail where we journaled what we saw and did. During our safari, we saw all types of little bugs. We found insects in all the different stages of growth from larva to adult. Along our trails we came across what we found out to be a rare discovery, especially around the park according to our guides. A couple of the students came upon a baby porcupine. It was so adorable and very well camouflaged, especially after it had entered into the thicker brush. The baby porcupine was definitely a highlight!
I didn't think we would top the porcupine, but during our second excursion in a different area of a park we got a glimpse of large snake, which was most likely a rattle snake. It was sunning itself on the warm concrete, but quickly scurried away after the hearing and feeling the rumbles and squeals of our class! We were very vigilant after that. Not only that but we had one of our parents who came along found a jackpot of freshly shed snake skin. It was pretty cool.
If that was not enough, while we were wrapping up our field trip, one of the other park workers came a cross a small garter snake in the parking lot and was gracious enough to bring it over to us to check it out. It was such a great day!