Saturday, our family visited the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. This museum was hosting a free, all day event about reptiles and amphibians.
You can see from the photos that we truly had a hands on experience there. It was wonderful. The kids were able to touch, hold and learn about lots of creatures. They were able to hold some snakes and geckos. Scott and I were so proud of how open the kids were to touching and holding these amazing creatures.
The museum was packed with people. The building has four levels and all of them were loaded with live reptiles and amphibians. Needless to say, we were quite tired when we left. We were able to come home, rest and regroup and then go out to our friend's house for dinner and play. When we returned that night, we found a little toad by our front steps. Julian ran for his field guide and described it as an American Toad. Kalen couldn't contain himself as he ran for something to put the little guy into. Scott captured it and Kalen was able to hold it. After the little toad was checked out by the whole Morrison family, Kalen released him back into the wet grass. What a full, critter friendly day!
2 comments:
Hey, that is awesome. . Glad to see everyone holding snakes and stuff. What fun. Madeline's face holding that snake is so intense. Good stuff.
Daniel
what great pictures!! I'm totally impressed with Mady holding the snake!! yikes! I'm not sure I'm that brave:)
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