Must Have Outdoors

On Friday, June 11^th Katie and I went to my Alma Mater, Elsberry Elementary School. The teacher knew that I was an avid outdoorsman and had work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,

so she asked me to talk to the third grade summer school class about foxes. The class had been reading the story The Incredible Mr. Fox, and she wanted to have the class learn more about foxes. I brought with me my mounted Gray Fox, and a tanned Red and Gray Fox hide. Needless to say I had the children’s attention when I brought the mounted fox in. I first explained to the class about the two different types of foxes found in Missouri. I went through where the foxes lived, what they ate, how big their litters are, and other features about the foxes. After going over all the details of the foxes and hearing several stories from the classes about their fox sighting experiences, we packed up and headed home. I had a great time sharing my knowledge and passion for the outdoors with the class. From the looks on their faces and their overall excitement, I think they had a good time and learned a little something too. - Andrew