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Rivers are such a vital resource that inspiring the next generation to care for them — and teaching them how — is a no-brainer. So on Saturday, we headed off to a small stream in the CRR with our Wild Crew. And on this outing, they really lived up to their name.

True to nature, the children couldn’t wait to get their feet wet despite the cold. They were told to remove their shoes and socks, roll up their pants, and were handed water testing strips, petri dishes, and little bottles with pipettes.

Although the focus for this outing was seeds—particularly grasses—the rich biodiversity of the grasslands meant we discovered all sorts of interesting things along the way. We came across beautiful flowers, unusual plants, butterflies, grasshoppers, and other fascinating creepy crawlies that demanded our attention.

The Wild Crew met on the 8th of March, and what an exciting outing this was! A good walk, mud, water, tadpoles, and fun experiments—everything needed for a truly great event. As we reached the top of the hill on our walk, we paused to take in the wetlands below and learnt how the landscape influences where wetlands are found.

Upon reaching the wetlands, Suretha and Sulize discussed the different types of wetlands, after which we took soil samples using a tool called an auger.