Monday, December 11, 2006

Day 23: Home (and hamstring) Stretch

The Pacific Beach group rides 10 miles east to Mission Valley for a visit to Warren Walker Middle School, where it was free dress day and everyone was in their pajamas! We shared a slideshow of our ride with the 7th and 8th graders. Then we got our hands dirty with the 6th graders, we built a raised bed for rosemary and lavender. In January the sixth graders will plant vegetable seeds. We hope things are growing well. After school, our riders explored the beautiful gardens of Balboa Park. We stayed at Warren Walker that night on a record number of couches! Thanks for your warm hospitality!

The Carlsbad crew was up early and headed off to visit The Grauer School, where Travis’ brother Isaac teaches music. After riding 12 miles south, we set up a slideshow in the science room and discussed human impact on the local wetlands and the role they plays in reducing the amount of toxins released into the ocean. Students of all ages attended the presentation. We ended our visit with a tour of their new campus construction.

The San Diego crew visited Warren Walker School, where they were welcomed with open arms. There they helped construct a new garden space for the school to add some extra color to their learning environment. Later that evening the Grauer School crew arrived and we were one big group once again. Many thanks to Warren Walker School for allowing us use of their facilities that night.

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