Students explore Outdoor Learning Day

Newsboy photo/ Katie Waldrop FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS of Parnell Elementary spent Oct. 26 outside at Outdoor Learning Day where they went to different stations to explore possible careers. (Above) This fourth grade boy holds a U.S.Army rifle.

Parnell fourth graders had fun outside all day Oct. 26 while participating in "Outdoor Learning Day."

They learned about differnt jobs and had a chance to experience a taste of some of them.

Bret Hudson with Priority One, an EMS service, allowed children to come inside the ambulance and take a peek.

Marguerite Braden of Petals and Pebbles Candy Bouquet demonstrated how to put together a bouquet. Each child was allowed to make their own bouquet to take home.

Other agencies and speakers at the event were: Martin Dies Jr. State park, Brad Spivey and Gary Coker; Jasper Fire Department, Greg Morgan; ATV Safety Institute, Malcolm Seal; National Weather Service, Roger Erickson; National Dairy Council, Robert Koonce; Texas General Land Office, Colin Harlow; Jasper County Emergency Corps., Billy Williford; and Whittlin' George, George Brown.

The children learned about many job opportunities available to them when they are older.