The students of St. Mary Catholic Community School Environmental Club were recently treated to an afternoon of fun and unseasonably warm weather at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park. “We had a great time,” said Mitchell Kolodziej. The students played educational games teaching them about camouflage and teamwork with Dunes naturalists. They took a nature walk and learned about different plants, trees, and leaves. They even learned about invasive species such as vines.
“It was interesting to see all the different plants and learn their names,” said Paul Gilvydis. After the walk, students were treated to a campfire with s’mores and songs. The students all agreed they had a great time, learned some new things, and gained an appreciation of the environment. "Our hope is that this generation gains a true appreciation of nature and becomes good stewards of the earth," said one of the club sponsors, Mrs. Kim Hise.