July 16 - Agenda

Cacapon Resort State Park

Morgan Room, Cacapon Lodge

Agenda for Saturday, July 16, 2011

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Peter Vila, Aquatic Habitats, 4 hour core class

10:00 a.m.+/- Morning break (15 minutes) then continued instruction

12:15 p.m. Lunch on your own. Lunch is available at the restaurant in the lodge or at the gas station two miles away.

1:15 p.m. Continued instruction with Dr. Peter Vila, Aquatic Habitats, 3 hour elective

3:00 p.m.+/- Afternoon break (15 minutes)

4:30 p.m. Conclusion of session


Today’s agenda times may be adjusted to best suit the instructor’s needs and weather factors.

As a reminder, bug repellant and/or long sleeves and long pants are suggested because of the presence of tics. We will be wading in a stream (ankle deep) and going out on the lake in a boat so here is a strong possibility that you will get wet. Sturdy waterproof shoes and/or short waders are suggested. A change of clothes and sunscreen may be warranted.

Bringing your own water bottle and/or coffee mug would reduce our use of disposables.

You may wish to bring related field guides or books.

For more information on Cacapon Resort State Park including a map of the exact location of the main lodge, go to http://www.cacaponresort.com/ or visit our Directions page.



• Upcoming Master Naturalist classes:
NCTC – August 6, 2011 - Slime Molds and Insects

April 30 Agenda - update

We are looking forward for another full day of learning and sharing this Saturday and we hope that all of you will be in attendance! A few things that you need to know for this Saturday:

1.       The Bird Session will begin at 7:45AM (see agenda)

2.      Be on time for each session, after breaks and be ready to go

3.      PVMN provides light snacks and coffee in the morning; be prepared with your own lunch, snacks and water.

4.      Bring a lunch in order to stay with the group and reduce the risk of running late

5.      You are expected to stay for the entire course: lecture and field experience, in order to receive credit

6.      Sign in for every session in order to receive credit for the course

7.      If you would like digital copies of PowerPoint presentations or notes bring a flash drive and see Krystal

8.     Volunteer Hour Sign Up Sheets are available: sign up for  and coming events…your help is needed and much appreciated! Get those VH out of the way early!

9.      If you have not submitted a directory entry (i.e. photo and bio) Krystal will  be coming around with bio request forms and a camera!

10.  Let’s have fun!!!

As always, don't hesitate to contact me or Nancy if you have any questions!
Regards,

-

Krystal Kennedy

Co-chair and Coordinator of Operations/Logistics

krystalckennedy@gmail.com

April 30 Agenda

All is set for this Saturday's meeting. Please read the attachment carefully as the start time is 7:45 (to meet) not 8:00. Be sure to leave enough time to properly find the location.

Potomac Valley Master Naturalist – 2011 Class – Saturday, April 30, 2011

Location: Shepherd University & the C&O Canal

Schedule of Events

By 7:45 A.M.
• Meet at Shepherd University, park at the college parking lot at the corner of High Street and Princess Street http://www.shepherd.edu/
• Look for our Master Naturalist’s signage
• We will then carpool down to the canal due to limited parking
• We will not be serving morning coffee and/or snacks until we go to the classroom (classroom will not be available until after our field experience)

8:00 Instruction on the canal will begin

8:00 – Nancy & Elliot Kirschbaum, Birds (4 hour core) along the
10:45+/- C & O Canal

10:45+/- -- Classroom time in Stutzman/Slonaker Hall, room 201 with
12:15 P.M. Nancy & Elliot Kirschbaum

12:15 – 1:00 Lunch on own

1:00 – 5:15 Dr. Carl Bell, Wildflowers and Weeds, Stutzman/Slonaker Hall, room 201 (the time will include both classroom and field work)

Please note the following –

• You will want to bring something to drink due to the extensive field time.
• To best view the birds, bring binoculars (borrow if you do not have) and a good birding field guide.
• We recommend bug repellant, sunscreen, rainwear (if predicted), and sturdy shoes for a more enjoyable field experience.
• There are toilets at the trail parking lot.
• Continued on next page.
• If you miss the carpooling time, proceed as follows – From the parking lot at Shepherd University, take High Street to end. Turn right on Duke Street (WV 480/MD 34). Cross the Potomac River. Take the first right turn onto Canal Road. Do not park at the first, small parking lot at the bottom of the hill, but continue about a half a mile, under the RR bridge and park in the larger lot on the left. The walk will begin quickly after 8:00 am.

If you need any clarifications, please contact …

Krystal Kennedy –krystalckennedy@gmail.com

Nancy Little – owlsintheforest@yahoo.com

 

Thank you for joining Potomac Valley Master Naturalist!

March 19-20 Agenda

Potomac Valley Master Naturalist – 2011 Class – March 19 & 20, 2011

Location: Cacapon Resort State Park – Ole’ Inn (Old Inn) http://www.cacaponresort.com/ for additional information and site map

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 18, 2011 – For folks spending the night

If you have not done so already, you may make optional reservations to stay overnight at the Ole’ Inn or the Main Lodge on March 18 and/or March 19. Call 304.258-1022, press 1, and then enter 5209 for Kelly Smith, the park’s naturalist.

If you have a room at the Main Lodge, the check in time will be at 3:00 pm.  If you are staying at the Ole’ Inn, facilitators will not be arriving until about 5 pm.  Ole’ Inn guest will need to check in first at the main lodge then come down to the Ole Inn.

·         No formal evening activities are planned so enjoy your evening on your own.  Dining options include dinner at the Main Lodge, gas station, the town of Berkeley Springs or bring your own food.  Fully equipped kitchen is available at the Ole’ Inn for those staying there.

Saturday, March 19, 2011 – All participants

·         7:15 am – meet and greet fellow naturalists – continental breakfast provided by PVMN

·         8:00 – introduction to Master Naturalist program and facilitators of PVMN

·         8:15 General Ecology, instructors Kathryn Henry and Wanda Miller (4 hours)

·         10:15+/- Break then continued instruction

·         12:30 pm - 1:15 pm – Lunch on own

·         1:15 Names/Classifications/Identification,  instructor Wanda Miller (1 hour)

·         2:15 Soils, instructor Rebecca MacLeod (3 hours)

·         3:45+/- Break then continued instruction

·         5:30 conclusion of instruction – you may leave your binder at your table if you wish

·         Everyone is welcomed to an optional dinner at lodge (Dutch treat)

·         Informal evening possibilities depending on weather – flashlight walk, reading by the fire, movie

Sunday, March 20, 2011 – All participants

·         7:15 am hearty breakfast for overnight guests (provided by PVMN)

·         8:00 Nature Interpretation and Teaching, instructors Kristin Alexander and Jeff Feldman  (4 hours)

·         10:00-10:15+/- Break then continued instruction

·         12:30 pm - 1:00 pm – Working lunch, informational session

·         1:00 Geology, instructor Ed Snyder (4 hours)

·         3:00+/- Break then continued instruction

·         5:15 Conclusion of weekend session

Please note the following –

·         Be sure to check the weather to be prepared for outside activities and indoor chills. In the past four years, this first weekend has varied from the high 30’s and raining to warm and sunny spring like days.

·         The Ole’ Inn has a fully furnished kitchen that you are welcomed to use during the sessions. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks will be provided.  Bring your own mug/cup to save on materials.

·         You may wish to bring related field guides if you have them.  Bring a pen/pencil to write with.

·         We will have a map for folks to figure out car pooling possibilities.

If you need any clarifications, please contact …

Krystal Kennedy –krystalckennedy@gmail.com

Nancy Little – owlsintheforest@yahoo.com

Thank you for joining Potomac Valley Master Naturalist!