This week we had the opportunity to go out into the field for our team’s research. In order to collect samples we had to go into to streams; sometimes we even had to climb down into them. In the field we collected water samples, excess nitrogen gas samples, and tested the water samples for pH, conductivity, and temperature.

It was great to get hands-on experience collecting samples and being out in the field. We had to deal with challenging weather: most days it was very hot somewhere between 85 and 95 degrees. We were hot, sweaty, and exhausted at times. We expected to fall or get wet and muddy. I fell a quite few times in the water and in the mud, but we got the job done! We also saw plenty of farm animals and wildlife, like frogs and snakes (one which slithered straight for Tom, though made it out in time). We had to deal with ticks and poison ivy (fun).  It was truly a learning experience, and it was very exciting.

We are currently working on the “Teach” page activities, which are progressing well. I’m excited about the activities because they are all fun interactive, yet educational at the same time