The story of the deer and the ant

Description

This outing provides a comprehensive overview of the forest ecosystem, combining large fauna, insects, the relationship with plants and the presence of humans.

9:30am: Welcome at Saint-François de Sales (drop-off and pick-up by coach at the Saint-François-de-Sales cross-country ski center) - Presentation of the day's activities and formation of two groups.
Group 1: Deer and wildlife:
- Search for signs of wildlife (fox, badger, wild boar, roe deer, birds, etc.).
- More specific discovery of the life of the deer.
- Observe antlers, horns, skulls, feathers, meal remains...
- Distinguish between "antlered" and "horned" animals.

Group 2: Ants and other insects :
- Brainstorm definition of an insect.
- Capture and observe small insects in magnifying boxes, and compare them with the definition.
- Presentation of redwood ants, social insects.
- Observation of anthills and discovery of the wonderful organization of red ants through a pictorial story.

12:00 pm: Packed picnic and games.

1:00 pm: Resumption of activities, with groups 1 and 2 reversed.

3:30 pm: Snack.

4pm : Departure.

Ouverture

From 21/03 to 20/06.

Tarifs

Child: 21 €.

9 free companions

Compris : - supervision by one or more EN-approved BE mountain leaders.

Non compris : - picnic,
- snack,
- transportation.

Contact et accès

Maison du Parc - Avenue Denis Therme
73630 Le Châtelard
Savoie (73)

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