After a COVID induced hyatus the biennial “Watershed of Wonders” day camp was back this year and for the first time, was held at Duck Creek Recreation Area! Seventy, ten to twelve year olds from all across the Nemaha Natural Resources District (NNRD) participated in archery, fisheries education, fishing, boat safety, a boat ride, the amazing water race, water rockets, and a hayrack ride.

Watershed of Wonders tries to introduce area children to new experiences, or build on those they already had, while providing them with some education about the resources the NNRD is here to protect. A lot of kids mentioned they were able to try something for the first time.

The event is truly all hands on deck for NNRD staff and would not happen without a large number of volunteers! Fourty-six staff and volunteers helped to make the event possible along with generous contributions from area businesses and individuals. It is safe to say that the volunteers might have gone home more tired than the kids! The next Watershed of Wonders camp will be held in 2024.