In October the Bog Squad enjoyed a great 'Bog-Day out' with 26 P7 pupils from Slamannan and Limerigg Primary schools in Falkirk. We all met at Limerigg Primary and walked the mile to Easter Drumclair - a small bog in Limerigg Forest, which is owned and managed by Forestry Commission Scotland.
We started the day with scientific experiments looking at how wet and acidic a bog is. We also measured the depth of the peat and learned about the plants that grow here. We were lucky with the weather and had a relaxed lunch with roasted marshmallows and chocolate digestives, courtesy of Jim, the Forestry Commission Ranger - yum!
The second part of the day was all about improving the bog habitat. Everybody got stuck in and helped to cut pine trees, that would otherwise use up vital water resources from the bog.
Have a look at the slideshow below, which tells the story of our day in photos:
We started the day with scientific experiments looking at how wet and acidic a bog is. We also measured the depth of the peat and learned about the plants that grow here. We were lucky with the weather and had a relaxed lunch with roasted marshmallows and chocolate digestives, courtesy of Jim, the Forestry Commission Ranger - yum!
The second part of the day was all about improving the bog habitat. Everybody got stuck in and helped to cut pine trees, that would otherwise use up vital water resources from the bog.
Have a look at the slideshow below, which tells the story of our day in photos:
Thank you to the pupils and teachers for their help to improve the bog. Also a Big Thank! you to Forestry Commission Scotland for their help during the day, as well as to Lorne Gill from SNH for the great photos!
We are now going to continue our efforts at Easter Drumclair bog, so maybe see you at our workparty there on 22nd November....
We are now going to continue our efforts at Easter Drumclair bog, so maybe see you at our workparty there on 22nd November....
RSS Feed
