June 15 through July 6, 2011
This is a tentative tentative schedule! Weather and other unforseen and uncontrolable matters may force us to make changes. We'll update here as needed.
| Wed., June 15 10 :00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Orientation, Pre-tests Introduction to Scientific Inquiry / Experimentation and Analysis Introduction to Nature Journaling and ECOTHINGS (Ecology Project) |
| Thurs., June 16 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Dendrology Field Trip to Roaring Run; woody plant ID; field
journaling activity The Basics of Ecology |
| Fri., June 17 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Press leaves for herbarium |
| Mon., June 20 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Salamander Identification Practice tent set-up Instruct / Practice Rocky Bottom Sampling Method (Save Our Streams Protocol) |
| Tues., June 21 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Study: River / Walton Tract on
the Cowpasture River Analyze and discuss results |
| Wed., June 22 9 :00 AM |
Backpacking excursion to Highland County, VA Tour facilities at Greenbank National Observatory en route (Greenbank, WV) |
| Thurs., June 23 |
Salamander research at Laurel Fork (Trail to be determined) |
| Fri., June 25 ETA 3:00 PM |
Return from Backpacking trip; clean-up, etc |
| Mon., June 27 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Data collating & analysis; rough draft of salamander
paper Forest Ecology SUBMIT NOTEBOOKS |
| Tues., June 28 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Finalize salamander paper Visit Douthat State Park: geocaching and vernal pools Instruct and practice establishing forestry plots and forest sampling methods |
| Wed., June 29 9:00 AM |
Forestry Trip: Visit New River Bridge and Gorge; Camp at Greenbrier State Forest (Caldwell, WV) Star Gazing Program after dark |
| Thurs., June 30 |
Comparison of two forest stands using forestry techniques Orienteering.; Annual Talent Show (Participation required!); Night Journaling |
| Fri., July 1 ETA 3:30 PM |
Forestry Field Trip returns via Cranberry Glades in Monongahela
National Forest (West Virginia) Clean-up, etc. |
| Tues., July 5 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Analyze / discuss forestry data Mount leaves for herbarium collection Complete all papers & reports SUBMIT NOTEBOOKS and HERBARIUM COLLECTIONS |
| Wed., July 6 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Post-tests Presentation of ECOTHINGS (Final Ecology Project) Reception for parents and Commendation Ceremony at 1:00 PM |
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Updated 6/15/11