This was such a special day!  We met so many wonderful families.  The weather was beautiful, which always helps.  Upon arriving, one little boy said, "Where are the hikesters?"  We walked through the forest, then spent a lot of time checking out the marsh.  I love listening to kids' ideas about nature, such as wondering what ducks eat.  We were amused at the ducks' tails sticking straight up in the air as they "ducked" their heads down...(oh, now I get it!)  The kids found snail shells, and used sticks to pick up "seaweed". 

Afterward, we all warmed by a fire, and some families even thought to bring hot dogs to roast for their lunch! 

Jodi