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San Antonio, New Mexico 87832
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WE KIDS ARE FRIENDS, TOO!
We love wildlife, and are just as interested as adults are in protecting the birds and animals and the world we all share.
Check out the Youth painting, drawing and writing below!
We are updating our "Kid Talk" web column where kids are the ones doing the talking!
Please read a Wonderful Story written by Jenna Melanson...
Here is how it starts....
"Checker"
The morning sunrays didn't give much warmth as Checker stretched yet farther on the cool sand. He was a Spotted Whiptail lizard so he always had to keep watch for prowling two legs. He lived in an old rusty barrel by a barn with a paddock. Or at least that was where he was staying until he would go back to the Great Tunnels where all the other lizards lived.
Inside the paddock lived a big charging beast with four huge feet.
Today he was planning to meet his best friend (who was a large Spiny lizard) in front of the two leg den and then have a fun day in the cactus garden.
He knew that his friend lived by the Biology building (how he got his name, Biology Guardian, BG for short) so he would soon arrive at their meeting place. Although they both usually lived in the tunnels they thought it fun to go on adventures. So Checker set out on the long trek to the two leg den.
Keep reading Jenna's Story by clicking here >>>>>
If you are a member of the Friends of the Bosque, and are interested in contributing a story or poem and are not over 17 yrs. old, please write Kid Letters and let us know.
Youth Report from the Field:
Jenna Melanson volunteered during the draw down of unit 11 (banding pond.) She is helping eradicate the carp from the pond as part of the rehabilitation process. Photos taken by Sheri Melanson ©2007. All Rights Reserved.
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(Click here to see larger version. Yes, do click! It is so beautiful!)
The Incredible mural in the Visitor Center- Created by youth in Ms. Jeanne Howell's 5th grade class at Reginald Chavez Elementary School in Albuquerque, and sponsored by PNM!
Thank you, Bosque Youth, Thank you PNM!
Two Panels from the wonderful Mural
Panel from the wonderful Mural
Panel from the wonderful Mural
Banners
Youth Banner
Displayed at the Festival of the Cranes
Coming Again in 2007! Youth Banners
(Click here to see several other banners)
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Friends of
The Bosque del Apache
National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 340
San Antonio, New Mexico 87832
575-838-2120
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"To have compassion and respect for every living thing
on this fragile and beautiful earth which we share is the most important thing we can do."
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