Monday, April 24, 2017

Drivers Needed: Hickory Hill Service Learning Field Trip - 5.10

The K-6 students are looking forward to a field trip to Hickory Hill Park the morning of Wednesday, May 10, 2017. We will be working with friends of Hickory Hill to help remove invasive garlic mustard from the park. Students will also enjoy some fun outdoor games and a picnic lunch at the park with their partner families.

We will need parent volunteers to drive us there and we would love parents who are available to stay and help us identify and pick garlic mustard.  If you can help by driving students but aren't able to stay for the trip, we would appreciate that as well.  We will leave school at 8:45 and return at 12:30.  Please use this spreadsheet to volunteer as a driver or chaperone.


Each child will need to dress appropriately for the unpredictable Iowa weather. Wearing layers allows us to adjust as the day progresses and comfortable hiking shoes are essential. Long pants and long sleeves are helpful to protect skin from plants. We may be muddy, so please plan accordingly. Students will also need a snack, a water bottle and a big lunch in order to have energy for the day. Any extra items in backpacks will only be extra weight for them to carry, so please consider reorganizing backpacks in preparation for this day.

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