On Saturday morning, we headed down to Rattray Marsh Conservation Area for some spring cleaning. Angela’s Pathfinder group was there to help clean the marsh and surrounding trails.

While the girls were waiting to get started, a reporter from the Mississauga News asked them a few questions. Their interview is on-line at the Mississauga News.

Here is the part of the article with Angela and Claudia.

This lesson continues today with the many young people who participate in the clean up including 13-year-old Angela Tanabe, a member of the 281st Pathfinders, and her sister 10-year-old Claudia, a member of the 257th Girl Guides.
The pair were among a large group of kids from various scout troops who not only worked towards earning badges today, but also got a lesson in environmental protection and citizenship.
“If we leave the Marsh to get dirty, there will be no place for the animals to live,” Angela said.
The area is home to many environmentally sensitive habitats and wildlife including blue heron, salamanders, beavers, deer, snakes and turtles.
“We are helping the animals,” said Claudia, who was excited to participate for the first time.

Angela and Claudia picking up garbage.

After the trail, we headed down to the beach (shingle bar), there was a crazy Canada goose that kept coming up to people.