On October 9th the fourth grade students and many parents went to Mt. Mitchell State Park. Students and parents planted about 100 fraser firs for the state park. They enjoyed a guided nature trail tour and a presentation about black bears by park naturalist James Michael Sanders. Students also hiked on the strenuous Black Mountain Crest Trail to Mt. Craig for a well deserved lunch.

Students plant Fraser Firs on Mt. Hallback in the Black Mountains.

"My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth."

Naturalist Sanders gives a "show and tell" weather lesson atop Mt. Mitchell.

Eating lunch atop Mt. Craig after a tough hike