I saw it from a picture frame. Literally!
Our first activity this morning (Thursday) had us taking foam boards cut and pieced into picture frames, and then we followed up by finding a stump, or a branch, or a bug, whatever interested us and placing the frame around it. It forced me to look closer to the intricate nature of the environment instead of just "trees and soil." Often I look through a broad scope instead of allowing myself to see details. In a science-y description I see populations not individuals. Today I saw the world as an individual. And I feel that I played with it the same as I had the opportunity to play with Terry and Debi while creating our skit for the "Adventure Theater" (actual name pending).
Everyone's play pockets came together today. In just a few hours everyone transformed the forest into other worlds and places inviting imaginative minds to wander through. I wish I had time to describe them all!
Yesterday (Wednesday): There were several highlights to yesterday. From games with Jess to seeing 6 bears at the Alligator River Wildlife Refuge! Afterward we drove down one of the main roads where the fire initially occurred. Bonnie (who works with the USFWS) describes it as a "moonscape." Some bases of trees still had small flames flickering around the bases. A few of us got out to take pictures which turned into drawing on each other with ashes. As hungry as we all were, it was great for us to take a few moments to play in the woods (what were once tall pines and thick vegetation).
Update about feelings toward the internship: Still incredible. This has gone beyond my expectations of experience and fun.
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