Students at Gifford School in Weston research endangered species
Students at Gifford School in Weston research endangered species Special to the Crier Middle school students at The Gifford School in Weston participated in an investigative project on local endangered species, including the Northern Long-Eared Bat, the Brown Bat, the Eastern Rat Snake, the Wood Turtle, the Plymouth Redbellied Turtle, and the Blanding's Turtle. Projects included research on each species, why they are endangered, and practical suggestions on how we can help to rebuild habitats and populations. Some students built prototypes of bat boxes while others circulated petitions to bui...