1	Wolcott Children's Forest Our Outdoor Classroom
2	"Our Unique Outdoor Classroom" Our Unique Outdoor Classroom Forest Projects Completed Pond Depth Study Pond Dredging Pond Planting Fish for the Pond Forest Projects In Process Pond Dock Pond Windmill Forest Events for 2007
3	Our Outdoor Classroom Reclaimed by our school several years ago, we have transformed this forest and pond into an outdoor adventure land for children Complete with… Amphitheatre Stumpy Classroom Louise's Garden Foot Paths Small Stocked Fish Pond (soon with dock)
4	Projects Completed
5	Fun Science Wolcott Pond
6	Wouldn’t it be FUN if ... Wolcott Pond could . . . have a greater diversity of fish species
7	Water Temperature & Fish Health Fish are ectotherms (Cold Blooded) Animals that have a body temperature that is dependant on the environmental temperature Because of this … Environmental temperatures have a large effect on fishes health
8	What does warm water cause? Fishes bodies have to work harder Uses more oxygen from the water
9	What else? PLUS warm water holds less oxygen!
10	How deep is our pond?
11	Measurement Path
12	Wolcott Pond - Depth Measurements
13	Before & after …
14	What to test?
15	Necessary Tools Temperature & Light Sensor Records every: 1 second to 18 hours Store approximately 52,000 readings Waterproof to 100 feet Data download via PC Reader Temperature Specifications • Range: -4° to 158°F (Air); -4° to 122°F (Water) • Accuracy: 0.85°F at 77°F Light Intensity Specifications • Range: 0—30,000 lumens (60 watt light bulb = 840 lumens)
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18	Actual Pond Data
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20	Our New Pond ! Good pond depth from recent dredging J
21	Wolcott Pond - Depth Measurements
22	Wolcott Forest Pond Our New Fish Friends! Welcomed 9 20 07
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34	Wolcott Pond Aeration Mike DiTaranto Paul Scheid September 18, 2007
35	"Our Pond Has …" Our Pond Has … Algae blooms Stagnant, inadequate mixing High nutrient levels Fertilizers Leaves Ice Over Can Lead To … Low oxygen levels Poor smell or odor Large fish kill
36	The Solution Reduces algae growth Circulates water Nutrient breakdown Winter ice opening Improve water clarity Healthier fish
37	Proposal – Windmill Pond Aerator How it works - Bellow pump on windmill head forces air to the bottom of the pond. An air diffuser dissolves air into tiny rejuvenating air bubbles. Free pond aeration – no electricity req’d Starts up at 3 - 5 mph wind speed
38	Neighbor’s Polled An informal polling was done at the Clean and Clear in May All neighbors along Wolcott Road were in favor of the windmill
39	Low Maintenance Very little to no maintenance Grease the 3 bearings in the compressor every few years Bellow is made by Goodyear – expected life 10 to 15 years No freeze control needed for Bellows type pumps (Unlike diaphragm type pumps)
40	Wind Survey
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43	Dominant Wind Speed & Direction
44	Recommendation Fund Windmill Aerator Get PTO to Support Long Term Installed By Wolcott Pond Team Promote An Ecofriendly Solution Innovative Outdoor Classroom Enjoy The Benefits!
45	"Fun" Fun Educational Community Focused Enviromentally Centered
46	Wolcott Forest Events ’07-’08 Sep. 23 9 - Noon Clean and Clear & Fish Release Oct. 27 6:00 - 8:00 Night Hike Nov. 17 10:00 - Noon Turkey Trot and Concert Jan. 12 4:00 - 6:00 Concert and Solstice Celebration Feb. 10 10:00 - Noon Valentine’s for the Birds Apr. 26 9:00 - 2:00 West Hartford Wildlife and Environmental Celebration Funded by a Grant from the Foundation for WHPS May 18 9:00 - Noon Clean and Clear, Hot Dog Roast Jun. 7 9:00 - Noon BioBlitz
47	Thanks to Dr. K Lee Gluck Lori Rausch Michelle Daglian Mike DiTaranto Phil Keck Doug Jackson (Westmoor Park Naturalist) And The Other Supporting Teachers & Parents