Students in the Daughters of Tradition program at Quashnet have been busy learning through hands-on activities that connect science, culture, and the natural world. Working with students in grades 3–6, the program recently focused on both traditional ecological practices and wildlife education.

As part of their learning, students began preparing the garden for herring fertilization, helping them better understand the importance of traditional ways of caring for the land. The group also spent time exploring raptors, with a special focus on owls. Students learned about owl diets and how these birds expel indigestible materials, then took part in an owl pellet dissection to examine fur and bones and better understand the owl’s role in the ecosystem.

These kinds of activities continue to give students meaningful opportunities to learn by doing while strengthening their connection to the environment and to traditional knowledge.