It was a beautiful spring day at Bart’s Cobble and both Cobblers groups enjoyed walking through the changing landscape. The morning was filled with laughter and games in the sunny and warm fields. When it was time to go into the forest, one group of explorers went up Hurlbert Hill and the other made their way down by the Housatonic River. Each group discovering the blooming Spring Ephemerals and exploring the wonders of the Cobble.
When we reached our campsites, we focused on making our very own flint and steel sets made from basswood or red cedar as the handle! Small groups worked on their flint and steels, while others climbed boulders, hung out in forts, played games, practiced flint and steel, and made fires.
The day was beautiful with so much to see. At the top of Hurlbert Hill, there were families of swallows darting and dancing in the sky. We all warmed ourselves in the sun at the top of the hill for most of the afternoon. While down by the Housatonic River, folks discovered the giant cottonwood tree and 10 turtles all lined up on a log sunning themselves. We were all filled with new sights and experiences.
—River Otter, Red Fox, Black Bear and Bobcat (Chris, Julie, Asher, and Alana), April 24, 2021