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San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens in El Chorro Regional Park. Two Teams,
Arroyo Grande High School and Nipomo High School
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day began at the Amphitheater of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens.
Ken Levine and Teresa Lees of the Botanical Garden describe the area and the excursion the students were about to take. |
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two schools then went on a field trip up the riparian corridor,
half from each school with Ken and half from each school with Teresa. |
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| Both teams made their way back to the Amphitheater | |||
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| It was time to split up back into the two school teams and begin the competition | |||
| The two teams huddled on opposite sides of the amphitheater and discussed each of the questions carefully before turning in their final answers. | |||
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Above, Jim Empey, Arroyo Grande High, watched
as his students discussed solutions to the first
question |
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| Above Lori Dixon, Nipomo High School enjoyed some sun and watched as her students debate their answers | |||
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| Everyone enjoyed snacks provided by, Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream, Trader Joe's, Spencer's Fresh Markets ... while the scores were being tabulated |  |
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| The winners of the
1st Central Coast Envirothon....
Nipomo High School! |
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| After the competition ended and the food was devoured we took some group shots to remember the day. |  |
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| Everyone together | |||
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| Arroyo Grande High School | Nipomo High School | ||
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| Nipomo High | |||
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Everyone was having fun | ||
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| Everyone went home with a sun visor, a gift from the SLO Botanical Gardens, Cash Gift Certificates for Subway Sandwiches, Participation Ribbons, full stomachs and smiles on their faces. | |||
