The Narrows

Today we went to the Narrows. We had so fun playing with a snake and learning about the environment. We left the school at approximately 9:17 a.m., and arrived at the Narrows about 20 minutes later. During our time there we took a short hike through the woods. We saw lots of cool things, but my favorite part was seeing a small wren. After the hike we learned a bit about the water and the organisms that live inside it. Then we had lunch, and we got to hold a snake.

After we went back to the school we had to present a skit about an animal in a nature documentary-like fashion. My group did the emu because of the Great Emu War of 1932. Australia was facing a problem with all the emus so two people decided to try and reduce the population. In the end, 10,000 rounds were spent, and 12 emus were killed. Amazing.

Here is the script:

Trenton: Good day, ladies and gents. This is Running Wild, with your host Rick Wylde. Today’s show is about Dromaius novaehollandiae, or the emu, a flightless bird native to Australia. It’s the second largest bird in the world, second only to the ostrich. They can grow up to 1.9 meters and can sprint at speeds of 50 kilometers an hours. That’s 6.2 feet tall and 31 miles an hour! With specs like that, there’s no wonder they won the Emu War of 1932!

Sam walks in, makes emu noises

Trenton: There’s one right there! Crikey! Big ol’ thing, isn’t he? Imagine this big bird running at you at 31 miles an hour! Now that’s a real terrifying thought! Now we have a recreation of that Emu War, courtesy of some friends of mine.

Tomas, Connor, and Jordan sneak past. One points at the emu and says “Crikey!” Sam turns and starts running at them. They run away. I laugh.

Trenton: Now isn’t that something! 10,000 bullets and they killed naught but 12 birds! Those emus must be a real fright, huh?