Sixth grade students recently traveled to Sand Island in Bethlehem, PA for a Bike and Boat adventure. 

The outdoor education program partners with the Wildlands Conservancy for many different opportunities to bring our Swain students varying outdoor experiences.  Recently, our sixth grade friends traveled to Sand Island, Bethlehem for a bike and boat adventure.  They biked 4.5 miles along the canal towpath from Sand Island in Bethlehem to Canal Park in Allentown. Partners then worked together to canoe the 4.5 mile stretch of the Lehigh River back to Sand Island.

 The weather was perfect and there were lots of turtles, birds, and wildlife spotted during the trip. During one stop on a small island, they discussed macroinvertebrates and observed killdeer and geese nesting. Overall it was a beautiful day and fun was had by all.