Dynamic Earth - Home of the Big Nickel

We went to Dynamic Earth on our last day in Sudbury. We took an underground tour through hard rock tunnels that accurately depicted mining in the early 1900s, 1950s, and today. Henri enjoyed the large exhibit of rocks and minerals. Henri completed a quiz and scavenger hunt to earn points to purchase rocks - of course he got a piece of Sudbury slag. So now, his rock collection at home contains quartz, slate, obsidian, and fools gold (many came from Grandma's house on the St. Lawrence).

Science North

On day two of our trip we spent all day at Science North. It was snowing the day we went and very quiet so we got a lot of attention from the staff who explained the many exhibits. Henri searched for fossils, looked at rocks under a microscope, learned about walking stick insects, and human anatomy. Henri's loved flying in the airplane simulator and seeing the large variety of animals and reptiles.

Trip to Sudbury

Day one of our mini-vacation was great! During the morning drive, Henri read up on the historical significance of the French River. We stopped at the French River Provincial Park for lunch and afterward went for a two hour hike.  The terrain was quite rugged but beautiful and the view at the end of the trail was breathtaking. It is far enough north from home that the landscape and vegetation offered many unusual and interesting sights.

Making Tea Biscuits

Today Henri helped his mom make tea biscuits for her work. We selected a 1933 simple recipe that had only a few ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, butter and milk). Henri really enjoys baking and ended up doing most of the mixing, and kneading on his own.

Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology

On Wednesday April 12th Henri went out on a GHG field trip to the Hamilton Steam Museum. The 19th century public works building houses two 45-foot high, 70-ton steam engines, and the oldest surviving Canadian made machines. Henri enjoyed the hands on tour, and learning about simple machines such as lever, pulley, wheel and axle.

Easter Family Gathering

We enjoyed the 4 day holiday weekend relaxing at home, dying Easter eggs, and having dinner with family on Sunday. Henri always enjoys seeing and playing with his cousins. With the warm weather our yard was filled with many birds and chipmunks, surely a sign of spring.

A Greener World

On April 5th Henri attended 'A Greener World' library program. Rob Johnson, Wellington County's Green Legacy tree expert read his favourite story, The Lorax and each participant planted a red oak seed. Henri was lucky enough to win a copy of the book, and the following day we went to see the new Dr. Seuss movie.