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Winter Nature Walk

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  • What kind of animal was in the trees yelling at us? Why was it yelling at us?
    A squirrel. Probably because we were close to its stash of nuts.
  • Share one thing you enjoyed about yesterday's walk.
    Various answers
  • What is the name of the creek that flows through Polson Park?
    Coldstream Creek
  • What type of tree did we eat a part of?
    Willow Tree (bark)
  • What is the name of the bird with the white head we saw flying overhead?
    Bald eagle
  • What mythical creature can be seen in the pond at Polson Park?
    Ogopogo
  • What is the name of the man who lead the walk yesterday? Where is he from?
    Norbert Maertens, from Belguim
  • If you eat the bark of this tree, it will help you if you have a ______.
    Headadche
  • Which two lakes does the creek in Polson Park connect?
    Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes
  • We saw some trees along the boardwalk with wire around the trunks. Why is this wire there?
    To protect the trees from being cut down by beavers
  • What is one type of fish that swims in the creek at Polson Park?
    Kokanee salmon (freshwater/landlocked salmon), and common carp
  • What kind of bird did we see swimming in the pond?
    Mallard ducks and hooded merganser ducks
  • Share one thing you learned yesterday.
    Various answers
  • What is something you would like to learn about nature in this area?
    Various answers