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Outdoor Expo Offers View Of World

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by Bea Peterson 

On Friday, March 28, 800 HFCS students, from elementary through high school age were bused to the Armory for the 6th Annual Outdoor Expo. Programs werxae presented and students were able to talk to folks about their outdoor interests and touch many of the pelts and other items on display.

[private]Friday evening and Saturday the event was open free to the public. Many of the youngsters who had seen the exhibit during the day talked their parents into bringing them back for a second look. More than 550 people enjoyed the Expo Friday evening and Saturday.

A warthog was one of the exotic animals displayed at the HFCS Outdoor Expo last weekend at the Armory. (Bea Peterson photo)
A warthog was one of the exotic animals displayed at the HFCS Outdoor Expo last weekend at the Armory. (Bea Peterson photo)

Steff Stevonvich from Cambridge had a remarkable collection of exotic mounts that were all taken with a bow and arrow on display. Retired Cambridge Central School Science Department Chair Howard Romack displayed some of his incredible collection of bugs, beetles and butterflies. There were mounted bears to see and all types of outdoor exhibits to view with exhibitors more than willing to share their outdoor experiences. It was an exciting learning and sharing experience for everyone.

Retired Cambridge Central School Science Department Chair Howard Romack's extensive bug collection was a big hit at the HFCS Outdoor Expo this past weekend at the Armory. (Bea Peterson photo)
Retired Cambridge Central School Science Department Chair Howard Romack’s extensive bug collection was a big hit at the HFCS Outdoor Expo this past weekend at the Armory. (Bea Peterson photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids and puppies are just drawn to each other. That was the case this weekend at the HFCS Outdoor Expo at the Armory when youngsters had an opportunity to get up close and personal with red bone walker pups owned by Wally Sheffer, Jr. (Bea Peterson photo)
Kids and puppies are just drawn to each other. That was the case this weekend at the HFCS Outdoor Expo at the Armory when youngsters had an opportunity to get up close and personal with red bone walker pups owned by Wally Sheffer, Jr. (Bea Peterson photo)
Skinning a raccoon and preserving the hide was one of the techniques available for watching at the HFCS Outdoor Expo last weekend at the Armory. (Bea Peterson photo)
Skinning a raccoon and preserving the hide was one of the techniques available for watching at the HFCS Outdoor Expo last weekend at the Armory. (Bea Peterson photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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