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SUMMARY:Aquatic Connections: How Stream Ecology Tells the Story of Your Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Educators of middle and high-school aged students are invited to apply for the New Jersey School of Conservation’s summer workshop\, Aquatic Connections: How Stream Ecology Tells the Story of Your Landscape. This residential program will take place from August 19-22\, 2024 at the school’s 240-acre campus in the heart of Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. Participants will reside in cabins and share meals at the NJSOC field station\, providing an immersive experience that will enhance collaboration. \nAquatic Connections will focus on three aspects of aquatic ecosystems. First\, participants will engage in hands-on learning about stream macroinvertebrates by exploring the Flat Brook River on the NJSOC campus. Teachers will learn to sample and identify macroinvertebrates\, and how to use stream sampling to make connections between human and natural systems. \nSecond\, teachers will work alongside university scientists to explore the physical and chemical parameters of the Flat Brook. The focus on geology\, water chemistry and landscape-level forest health will help participants understand how aquatic systems function and change over time. \nThird\, the workshop will feature the iNaturalist app/program and pilot the new National Geographic funded MacroBlitz project. Teachers will be trained in iNaturalist and MacroBlitz and will apply geographic practices and use geographic perspectives to identify\, map and assess spatial and temporal distribution of macroinvertebrate species in the Flat Brook and beyond. \nTeachers will collaborate to use their acquired skills and knowledge to create a portfolio of low prep lessons to spark student curiosity and engage in environmental problem-solving in their respective communities. \nInterested applicants should be in a current position teaching middle or high-school aged students and be able to demonstrate a strong interest in natural history\, field biology and ecology. Some activities will involve walking several miles over moderate terrain and take place outdoors in daytime and at night\, rain or shine. Accommodations will be made for successful applicants with mobility challenges. \nThere is no cost to participants. \nScholarships are funded by National Geographic\, the Fred Burroughs Chapter of Trout Unlimited and a private donor. Scholarships include all meals\, cabin-style lodging at the NJSOC and workshop materials. \n  \nThe deadline to apply is May 1\, 2024. Applicants will be notified by May 15\, 2024. The application can be found HERE. \nContact NJSOC Director of Education\, Tanya Sulikowski\, with any questions. tsulikowski@njsoc.org \nWorking Agenda\nDay 0- Sunday August 18\nOptional arrival on Sunday night for check in.\nBYO dinner. Sunset hike \nDay 1- Monday Aug 19\nWelcome to NJSOC- Campus orientation\nIntroductions/Icebreakers\nConnections to NGSS/Expectations for deliverables\nLunch\nMacroBlitz Part 1\niNaturalist Part 1\nDinner\nSunset paddle on Lake Wapalanne\nCampfire \nDay 2- Tuesday Aug 20\nEarly morning hike/yoga (optional)\nBreakfast\nMacroBlitz Part 2\niNaturalist Part 2\nLunch\nForest Health Research\nStream Geology\nDinner\nNighttime activity- Moth surveys as an indicator of forest health \nDay 3- Wednesday Aug 21\nEarly morning hike/yoga (optional)\nBreakfast\nMacroBlitz Part 3\nChemical Testing/Temperature Studies\nLunch\nCollaboration Time\nDinner\nEvening activity- fly tying and fly casting (sponsored by Trout Unlimited)\nCampfire \nDay 4- Thursday Aug 22\nBreakfast\nMining iNaturalist Data and Analysis\nCollaboration Time/Classroom resources\nLunch\nLesson Idea Presentations\nEvaluations \nApply Here
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/aquatic-connections-how-stream-ecology-tells-the-story-of-your-landscape/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Events
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