From Sunday Sept 14 to Thursday Sept 18, 7 students from different parts of the District took part in Adventures in the Environment, an environmental science and field biology program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise.
 
Assisted by the staff at the St Lawrence River Institute for Environmental Sciences, they took part in activities such as seining for fish, a visit to the eel ladder at the Saunders Dam, fish identification, fish surgery, a visit to an old growth forest and a visit to bat caves.  Through the activities, the students learned about the sensitive balances in our environment as well as some of the threats to species and the research that is being undertaken to find solutions to environmental issues.  Highlights of the week included a visit to the bat caves and learning about white nose syndrome which is decimating the population of some bat species and the discovery of a map turtle, a species which is endangered.  The BioBlitz at the end of the week rounded out the activities.  All in all a good week, with lots of fun and learning. Check out the photo album (right) to see more.