where they decided to build a rock-bridge to the islet a few yards from the rocky beach where we were sitting
they were able to place enough rocks in the river to walk across. Not enough to keep my kids dry though - my daughter fell in a few times! My friend and I watched the kids from afar and it looked like they were building another "bridge"
looks like my son is taking a turn falling in the river
while we were left fend for ourselves against the geese!
At the edge of the rocky beach, we found some treasures:
nature's treasures
found treasures - it's a crab claw!
feathers...
and a walking stick
All that we had to leave with nature, except for the memories.
This one is my favorite :
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My kids and I took a field trip to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and Trails today.
These are some of the pictures that I took. We walked along the Discovery Trail and parts of the other two trails. It truly is one of the most peaceful places I have ever been in California. 
I tried to take a video so I could share the sounds too, but the kids kept overpowering the bird calls. We did see a few turkeys and a jackrabbit. I hoped to see at least one deer, but I have a strong suspicion that the boy scared them away...
