The last two weeks of the school year have arrived. The leaves are finally popping out, and Morels (see photo below) are showing up as well, despite the cool temps. Two schools from Edina, Highland CP and Highland Discovery, as well as Kimball Elementary, St. Bernard (Thief River Falls), and Cromwell-Wright, all visited Deep Portage during the past week. Pictured above is Deep Portage instructor Anne Frie with Highland CP 1st grader, Solie!
The month of May is always a wonder! Mornings are enhanced by the songs of returning birds, and evening hikes echo with the sound of frogs calling from ephemeral wetlands. The Deep Portage Whip-poor-will has even returned to keep everyone at the range awake throughout the night. This week we hosted Carver Elementary (Maplewood) and the third of our great groups from Sauk Rapids/Rice Middle School. The photo above shows several confident young women from Carver getting ready for the challenge of Charlie to Base, led by Deep Portage Instructor Ian Andruss. Only two more weeks left in the 07/08 school year, and we are busy getting set for another wonderful summer camp season. Come out and see us if you're in the area!
