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Creeking
There’s nothing better than getting into a refreshing creek or stream on a hot day. They can provide hours of entertainment and maybe a little bit of education. There are many things you can do; relax and get your feet wet or you could search for animals that live in or near the water. You could be a daring explorer, discovering where the source of the water is coming from, or try and see how many different animals you can find in the water. The possibilities are endless. Taking people to a creek or stream for exploration is probably one of my favorite programs I get to do. There are many kids today that have never been in a stream. It’s amazing to see what kids come up with as they splash through the water. One group may want to see how many crawdads/ crayfish they can catch with their nets. Others might focus on how many types of fish they can find and others might want to look for insects. After all the playing and exploring is done for the day, the best part is telling them that they can come back with their parents and show them how much fun it is to play in a creek. Their eyes get wider and ideas start to form in their heads about what other kind of adventures they could have! There are some things you do want to be mindful of when going to a creek; first you always want to wear close-toed shoes due to the sharp rocks on the creek bed. Second, you also should visually check the water before you get in. If you can’t see the bottom of the creek there is a possibility that the water is moving too fast, causing silt from the creek floor to stir up. This makes it hard to see where you are walking. Third, it is good practice to stay in water below your knees. Water above your knees can have a stronger current and can sweep you off your feet. If you keep these few things in mind you will discover new things and have a great time. So head on out to your local stream or creek and see what fun adventures you will have.
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