Grayson ECO club Participates in Phenology

The Grayson County High School ECO club visited the ATC phenology site at Massie Gap in Grayson Highlands State Park on Sept. 29, 2013.  This was the second time the group gathered to hike and collect phenology data. The students observed and recorded data on red maple, red spruce, and cinquifoil. Carol Broderson from the Mt Rogers Appalachian Trail Club was there to point out wild flowers and identify trees. Rebecca Absher, a science teacher and graduate of TTEC also joined us.  The students hiked on the Cabin Creek Trail and enjoyed their lunch by a waterfall. The plan was to also hike on the AT but we ran out of time.  The group plans to work on the AT with the Mt Rogers Appalachian Trail Club on Nov. 17.
Other events taking place at Grayson County High School involving the ECO club include a new school garden through a grant from the Whole Kids Foundation and an on going project to rid our school cafeteria of styrofoam.