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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