Joys of nature in the dark

The Huntington Beach Independent asked fifth-graders from Smith Elementary, “What was your favorite part about Outdoor Science School?”

“Night hike because I was with all my friends. We heard a bunch of cool stuff like animals chirping and rustling in the leaves.”

Madison Summers, 11

Huntington Beach

“I liked the geology hike because we went gold-panning and rock-smashing.”

Tam Truong, 10

Huntington Beach

“I have two favorites: skit night because I got to work with all my friends to make a really cool skit, and night hike because it was cool to see everything in the dark.”

Samantha Preston, 10

Huntington Beach

“Astronomy hike because we saw constellations like Orion’s belt.”

Brian Vu, 10

Huntington Beach

“Geology hike because I collect rocks, crystals and shells. I started collecting when I was 6.”

Dustin Abbott, 10

Huntington Beach

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