Audubon Camp

Most groups visit Sedge Island for 3 days and 2 nights and your experience of being on the island for 5 full days offered us a bit of a unique camp experience. You were all great! Through the duration of your time on Sedge Island we covered so much! Some of our days were wet and overcast, but nothing seemed to affect you guys. Through rain and dense fog we managed to fish and explore and capture unknowing sea creatures. Every night we sat and wrote in our Sedge Island Journals and discussed the new species we saw during the day. You may have been a bit of a rowdy bunch, but once you put your mind to a task you worked wonderfully together as a group.

Our first kayaking adventure included a detritus fest, a beach walk and even a visit by Pete McClain!!! The adventure continued when we paddled in a strong headwind and then got picked up by Tony and towed our "ducks in a row" (kayaks) behind the pontoon boat back to the Sedge House.

We went out after the sunset and found bioluminescent comb jellies, discussed energy sources and even got to tag a terrapin. When it came to fishing the 22 inch fluke won the contest and served up a wonderful dinner. Clamming was an adventure for all, and I know everyone enjoyed baiting the crab traps with aromatic bunker fish.

We were so impressed with everyone's performance when the parents came, and everyone was so knowledgeable and so eager to teach. I also want to personally thank everyone for the wonderful thank you cards, they touched my heart.

Robin and Jeff: Wow. You two are amazing, patient, fantastic teachers! Your leadership on this trip was out of this world! Thank you for allowing me to pick your brains and taking the time to talk to me about your teaching experiences.

Now remember, the lesson is not over until you have passed on your knowledge. You had a great start teaching your parents about your experience, so the next step is to go out and share.

Katina Tsakiris and Dr. Jim Merritt

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