Tuesday we rode with Carla, our supervisor, to a camp for foster kids. We were one of the programs. Carla explained the importance of cattails and tules, both of which grow in the wetlands of this area. One of the uses if these plants was to make decoys which were used to hunting. Nets were put around ponds, decoys put out to entice waterfowl, and then the duck were ensnared wher they tried to get away.
So R and I helped the young people make decoys. Take a look. They are pretty amazing and surprisingly easy to make.
We were too busy helping to make our own so we look forward to next week when Carla says we will be making some more here at the refuge. She wants to make some decoys for the State Fair. Stay tuned.
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