By Carissa

Blue group

September 28 2018

On Day three we woke up, had a nice breakfast, then started to go into the woods. On the way to our destination our group leader Andy stopped to tell us about how the endangered species of tree, Eastern Hemlock, was being eaten by the bugs from another continent. These bugs moved here because they had a better food source over here and no predators. They stowed away on a shipment on accident, and humans let them fly away. This is an example of movement of a species, which is a theme of geography. Another example is the big cellar holes that were here from the people that moved here so long ago and then left, leaving the cellars behind. Over time the cellars detiriorated and left only a remnant of what it used to be. The language was also brought here a long time ago. As was animals, but they probably left with the people who built the cellars. My group and I went to Welton Falls. Welton Falls is very beutiful. As the water crashes down on the river it looks almost yellow and it creates a misty area. We ate lunch and started back to the lodge. On the way back we did a solo hike and hiked on our own for a while. Then we talked about our stay and what was our favorite part. After, we headed back and got on the bus to leave. It was an amazing experience, filled with hard work and great activities. I would do it again, for sure!

This is a picture of the eastern hemlock trees that have not been affected by the invasive species. these trees will not be here in a decade if the species is not stopped.