Water Bugs and Water Fountains

Last Saturday I decided to put in a few volunteer hours for my job.  If you didn’t already know, I work for the good ole’ government protecting the environment, specifically protecting surface and ground water.  At the Museum of Science and History this weekend, they were doing a special education day, free to everyone, to come in and look at displays set up by various local/state government agencies, local/national groups, and organizations who are all working to preserve Florida’s natural water bodies. 


Our display allowed kids (and some grown-ups) to view a few water bugs up close and personal.


In case you didn’t know, a water body’s health can be easily gauged based on the type and diversity of insects living in or near said water.


I should have known, though, that it being a free day a the museum it would be pretty packed.  Let’s just say that packed is a bit of an understatement.  We’re talking record crowds.


So after the kids looked around at just a few things (not much though because Nathan had difficulty navigating the crowds), Nathan took them outside to play while I finished my bug explaining duties.


Looks to me like they had a wonderful time without me.
 
Makes me kind of sad that I missed it, but explaining bug diversity to children can be quite entertaining as well.


I think Nathan did a pretty good job playing photographer in my place.   I think the one below is my favorite.


I think he got some really cute shots of the kids.  He knew I would be sad if I didn’t get any pictures from that day.  He always looks out for me like that.