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Parent Resources Topics We Explored Team building and community games Juniper tree identification and uses Primitive fire starting with a bow drill Watercolor nature journaling Long-term bushcraft projects Western racer snakes Questions to Ask Your Teen What was your favorite variation of the name game with the tarp? What did you learn about juniper trees? What did Mr. Kyle eat? What project did you choose for the month? How did your group solve the log challenge? What was th

May 28/29; Forest School; ages 5-11; SkyRiver Outdoor Schools Parent resources for continued learning: Today we learned a lot about caterpillars and the butterfly life cycle and birds! Here are some resources we used, that you can use at home to continue learning throughout the week: https://utahlake.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Birds_of_Utah_Lake-June-2012.complete.pdf https://nhmu.utah.edu/sites/default/files/files/2025-01/Backyard%20Birding.pdf https://nhmu.utah.edu/citi

May 21-22; Ages 5-11; SkyRiver Forest School; Provo Canyon, Utah What a fantastic day we had with this group. Every week we get to know these kids a little better, and every week we're reminded how creative, kind, and joyful they are. Today was filled with imaginative play, meaningful learning, laughter, and plenty of opportunities for the kids to simply enjoy being kids outdoors. SkyRiver Forest school kids learning and playing in the Utah Forest The Best Soccer Game Around

Friday, May 22 Distance: 3.7 miles round trip Elevation Gain/Loss: 697 feet up, 697 feet down There is something truly special about stepping off the beaten path and exploring a new trail with curious teens. On Friday, May 22, our teen group set out on a 3.7-mile round trip hike with an elevation gain and loss of 697 feet. This was not just another routine outdoor school day; it was an adventure filled with discovery, questions, and moments that reminded us why nature offers