Nature House: What’s On Tomorrow?
Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:07AM Coming up this Friday, August 8:
10:00 AM Junior Biologists: Let’s get Physiological!
Location: The Nature House at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road
Why do sheep have square eyes? How do 200 ft trees transfer water from their roots to their leaves? Put these burning questions to rest this Friday and explore the basics of physiology with us. With examples from the Portal’s resident sheep, we will discover what systems allow animals, including us, to grow, breathe, eat and move.
2:00 PM Expert Excursion: Soils with Ian Ralston (youth, adults)
Location: 412 Klahowya (meet in the Driveway)
This Expert Excursion begins with a peaceful, silent walk through the Meadow Valley forest, awakening your senses and attuning you to the living landscape beneath your feet. From there, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of soil - how it forms, the hidden life it sustains, and what it reveals about our relationship with the natural world. Through hands-on exploration, you’ll learn to identify various soil types, observe key characteristics, and interpret the subtle indicators soil provides. Whether you're gardening, planning irrigation, or building with natural materials, understanding soil can transform how you engage with the land - deepening connection, enhancing sustainability, and grounding your practice in harmony with nature.
The ThINC Team