Pocatello
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Hump Day--History Day
Anne Koski • Jun 07, 2017
"...still I am pretty sure that some few centuries from now the Portneuf will revive itself, discard the concrete girdle, and send our descendants scurrying back up to the benchlands with wet feet." -Requiem For A River, Senator Perry Swisher, late 60s?
Today we looked at some primary... more
Now and Then of the Portneuf River
Jennifer McIntosh • Jun 07, 2017
Today, as one of our activities, we got to try repeat photography. We were provided with a 1967 photo before the Portneuf channel was put in by the Army Corps of Engineers. If you look at the banks of the river you can see that the trees have been cut down because they were clearing that area to... more
Tuesday's 3 take home points.
Anne Koski • Jun 07, 2017
I should have written this post yesterday, because I'm already forgetting details, but I want to quickly record what stood out to me on Tuesday. First, the concept of inverted topography. Basalt flows into the lowlands, but since it is harder than the surounding areas, over time as erosion... more
You want to make learning fun?
Michael H. • Jun 07, 2017
I have taken my son to this area a few times for the playground and a view of the trains. That being said, the family guy in my would love to see a second pedestrian bridge connecting this area in a large loop. Nature stations identifying habitats, water patterns, local history, and fun facts... more
Park Vision - ideas
Josh Nielsen • Jun 07, 2017
Some ideas for the park:
1. wading pond 2. interactive nature topics kiosk 3. bouldering/climbing wall 4. exercise activities 5. informational kiosk - varying topics 6. Japanes Garden
I think whatever design becomes reality should include activities that adults and children both... more