Field Camp Itinerary
The SEEDS Adventure-Nauts
28Jul - 1Aug For ages 10-12, 9AM-4PM*

We'll explore and learn about Salt Pond Mountain and the Appalachian Trail vicinity as a Sky Island. Sky islands are places that have unique environments due to their altitude when compared to their lower elevation surroundings. We'll explore the forest, Shrinking Mountain Lake, and even find caves on Salt Pond Mountain. We'll map and trace the flow of water right to the Cascades and the New River.

Monday
Why is a creek around here called "Poverty Creek", yet there's a diverse community of amphibians along the way to the New River. What's a "community"?

Tuesday
Sky Islands. Yeah, we really have an island here, but not like you are thinking!
- Hike Bald Knob. See the raptors climb the thermals. What's a thermal?

Wednesday
SEEDS "locavores". Eat food that comes from nearby.
- Floyd County VA... our "bread basket". Visit Seven Springs Farm and a local market. Learn about Commercial composting.
*Don't forget your baithing suit...and sorry, no barefootin'

Thursday
Hawks Ridge Retreat, and PME Compost Floyd County.
-Hawks Ridge Retreat is a 77-acre wildlife sanctuary stewarded by SEEDS Board Member, Donna Douglas. SEEDS works closely with Donna to provide a unique place for people to explore nature.  Laurel Branch Creek flows through Hawk's Ridge on to the Little River>New River.... IT'LL BE A HOLLER!

Friday
The web of life in Poverty Creek hollow. Follow the creek to Tom's Creek and the New River.
- What do we mean by our "Freshwater Heritage"?

*On Friday afternoon the kids will make presentations from 3:00 to 4:00 at the Shadow Lake Village Common House.

Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather and accessibility. Parents will be notified when significant, pre-planned changes are made.

We are looking forward to a fun and rewarding camp experience!