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Robin Mahoney ECOLOGY OF ISLE ROYLE Michigan Teachers Backpack Adventure June 2006 PERSONAL STATEMENT Isle Royale was a way for me to rekindle my passion for ecology and geology and to reconnect with nature. This was a new and rewarding experience for me to take back to my classroom and share with my eighth grade students. I have camped at Lake Superior Provincial Park in a tent with showers and laundry facilities, and have gone on day long hikes in this area with family, but have never attempted camping or hiking in an area as remote as Isle Royale. This was my first experience as a backpacker. I knew that the rugged terrain as well as hiking very long distances would be tough, but I was up for the challenge. I would have to say that the greatest motivation on Isle Royale came from my team members as well as instructor Tom Beery. As an educator I have taken many university courses that required group participation. Many times in group activities there seems to be a consensus that a few do all the work that everyone benefits from. Ecology of Isle Royale was not the case. Each and every person in this group went above and beyond what was expected in this type of course, there was not one complaint. We shared our water, food, conversation, laughter, and humor. When I went back and reviewed Candy’s book, I realized how correct she is in saying that Isle Royale brings out the best in us. The courtesy and consideration that every member provided actually set the mood for the entire trip. Ecology of Isle Royale course is one of the most positive and rewarding educational experiences I have ever endeavore