Saturday's Watershed Walk

On Saturday we'll meet at the eastern side of the H-B Woodlawn school,


We'll begin at 9am, and I'll aim to have returned to our vehicles by Noon.  If you need to leave earlier, I can arrange that comfortably.  Let me know in advance if possible.

We'll walk along Donaldson Run and then through Potomac Overlook Park before returning back to the school.  We'll walk about four miles in three hours, and your feet will stay dry.  Invite anyone who'll enjoy it.

If you're inclined, note that Clarendon Day will be underway by the time we finish.  You can park in my neighborhood and walk to the food, music, and people-watching.

Bring a notebook or a clipboard you can write on while standing.  This is an excellent dendrology walk.

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Tonight at Arlington's Central Library

Garrett Peck

September 17 at 7 p.m. 

Arlington Central Library

1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201

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(703) 228-5990

Arlington resident and historian Garrett Peck discusses his book, The Potomac River: A History & Guide.

I am giving a presentation at Marymount University from 5pm to 7pm and then will head straight there.  If you go, please look for me after.

Sorry to those who may have looked for me at Barcroft on Saturday.  I was working in WV.

Hokie Passport ID cards

Hokie Passport  ID cards

Monday, September 17^th and Tuesday September 18^th from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 
The Hokie Passport is the official identification card for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.  All faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students are eligible to get a card. If you already have a Hokie Passport, you do not need to get a new one.

A representative from the Hokie Passport office www.hokiepassport.vt.edu  will be in Falls Church on Monday, September  17 and Tuesday, September  18  from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  in the Resource Center Library located on the 1st floor at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church http://www.nvc.vt.edu/about/

Upon arrival, individuals should complete an ID request card and present photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport. A photograph will be taken, and the Hokie Passport will be printed.

There is no charge for your first Hokie Passport.  A $20.00 replacement fee will be charged for lost/stolen cards.  Payment can be made by check, payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech.

If you have any questions, please contact the Resource Center Library at 703-538-8340 or library@nvc.vt.edu.

If you have a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Graduate Student Services Office during business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 48 hours prior to the event, to discuss accommodations: Tel: 703-538-8327.

Tony Robbins DiSC Profile

Follow this link to participate in an online DiSC profile.

http://www.tonyrobbins.com/ue/disc-profile.php

Invasives Presentation Template

Invasives presentation template - Focus on details of a specific plant (TEMPLATE 1),  or alternatively, more generic descriptions of multiple plants found in a specific area (TEMPLATE 2).

I'm providing templates as a courtesy, but reluctantly.  In my experience, every time I provide a model, example, prototype or template, students' first instinct is to mimic it.  If you follow these examples you will certainly meet my expectations, but  I wholeheartedly encourage you to stray!  

So that you appreciate there are no boundaries, consider this amateur video regarding Ailanthus altissima, the Chinese Tree of Heaven.

Saturday Watershed Outing

What to bring: Writing tools, water shoes, and a bag for collecting paw paws (e.g., bread bag or Washington Post bag).

We'll hike less than two miles total.  The Little Falls gauge is up a little, so we may be wading in water up to calf-deep (optional).

Call or text me if you're challenged in getting there, or need a ride. 703-599-3643


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Next Class Meetings - Sept. 8 and 10

I've not yet received feedback in the Doodle from everyone, but I have to make some decisions.  I'll adjust the ANTICIPATION GUIDE further, but you can rely on it up to the end of September.

Please remember that field trips are always optional, and that you may bring significant others (spouse, kids, and interested friend), and they will be encouraged to participate fully, including long walks and dendrology quizzes!

Beginning with a field trip this Saturday at 9am (September 8), we'll meet over the next few weeks as follows:

MEETING	TOPIC(S)	LOCATION (map links)	ACTIVITIES
2. September 8	Field Exploration and Benthic profile / Channel Profile	Turkey Run (GWMP) Parking Lot C.	Intro to Dendrology Benthic macroinvertebrates; Groupwork - streamflow
3. September 10	Comparative Land Use Characteristics and Impacts Groupwork	Northern Virginia Center	Dendrology species list Watershed selection
September 15	no meeting; optional watershed cleanup	Barcroft Park	An optional makeup for a missed class meeting or outing.
September 17	no meeting		Explore your watershed
4. September 22	Stormwater engineering and Watershed Restoration	Donaldson Run (park at H-B Woodlawn)	Ten Mid-Atlantic Invasive Wetland Plants
5. September 24	Watershed Physical Structure and Scale Watershed Evaluation and Monitoring, Part I	NVC	Watershed mini-presentations Coliform write-up and testing Carlsen (Ch. 4-6)