Harmony Habitats
South Allegheny Elementary
"Life is always better when you're waiting for something to grow or something to hatch."
Charlotte, from Charlotte's Web (E.B. White)
Thanks to the students, teachers, and family members who took the time to help with planting, weeding, and maintenance of our Habitats during the summer!
On June 21st our group met to weed and maintain the Pollinator Habitat. Thanks to Victoria, Jonathan, and Kennedy for helping. Kennedy observes a Monarch Butterfly. We also found many black swallowtail caterpillars on our parsley, dill, and fennel.
Thanks to Jonathan, Jacob, Jamie and Melissa Riggs for coming to the June 27th meeting and weeding and maintaining the Woodland Habitat. Special thanks to Mrs. Kostik, Rose Eckman, and Vicki Underwood for pruning and weeding the area.
On July 11, 2011 the Riggs' Family, Jonathan, and Tyler planted sunflower seeds around the sign in the Woodland Habitat.
On July 25th, Kennedy and McGregor and sister help to place a small garden fence along the Pollinator Habitat. They also found a visiting toad in the fountain.
Kennedy and Mrs. Kostik find a Spicebush caterpillar on the Spicebush at the Aug. 8th meeting.
A bird's nest is found in the woodland grass.
This is a first time find in the Woodland Habitat. This looks like a Promethea Moth, also called the Spicebush Silk Moth. Spicebush, Sassafras , Tulip tree, and Wild Cherry are preferred foods of the larva. The cocoon is always suspended on the food plant, where it can easily be seen in the winter.
