Comet Whale Shark in progress
photo courtesy of Greg Smith
Art at Valle de Oro Wildlife Refuge
Tag Archives: Kids
Painting with Wyland
Today Dylan met Wyland. He was nervous and excited but that all went away the moment they shook hands and said hello. Wyland began to paint a manatee then handed the brush to Dylan. The painting is beautiful! Seeing Dylan’s signature next to Wyland’s … Priceless.
New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair 2015
Best In Show Youth Exhibit
Happy Wave Jumpers
He is obviously still thinking about the ocean and his experience at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
New Friends
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida
MOTE Marine Lab
Kat (far left) and crew with Dylan before the tour. Dylan was happy that the Manatee Nebula has a new home with these ladies.
Feeding Hugh and Buffet a snack of kale, sweet potatoes and apple slices. For the first time in his life, Dylan tried kale! He said he wanted to enjoy “the whole experience.”
Dr. Gordon Bauer gave Dylan a very informative tour of the marine lab.
More details coming soon…
Perfect spot to burn energy
Tonight Dylan discovered the Ninja Park. He was apprehensive at first but upon entering the gym he was no longer nervous. “I thought I was going to have to wear a ninja outfit,” he said. It turns out that the co-owner of the gym is the older brother of one of Dyl’s old schoolmates. His whole body relaxed as he contemplated his first obstacle. During the session he tried the jumping spider, rope junction, ring junction and parallel bars. Watch out… We might just have a Ninja Warrior in the making! 
Blueprint of a Hammerhead Headed to the Ocean
Dylan has one thing on his mind today and that’s the ocean. Since we are surrounded by the desert, painting sharks and waterfalls is as close as he can get for now. 
On the Run
Maiden Voyage
Dylan spent Earth Day 2015 at Sandia Lakes with friends and family. The new kayak dipped in the water for the first time as the Railrunner train sped by. Dylan says, “it’s the best boat for relaxing and just watching the wildlife around me.”
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