During exam week, Oscar and Andrew joined Cara and Mariah on a field trip to the Mogollon Rim Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. The team was in search of a small ponderosa pine that would provide material for a 14C cellulose standard for some of Cara’s thesis work, and at the same time give Cara her first Christmas tree. With her permit in one hand, and chainsaw in the other, Cara declared the event a success.
It was a lovely day in the woods, and the hike to the top of a small cinder cone provided great views in all directions. Kivi the Wonder Dog enjoyed the outing, too.
