Author Archives: Yixuan Chen

This semester’s class discussions and my classmates’ posts strengthen my understanding of the word “resilience.” Our watershed’s strong recovery from the kepone and algae crisis in the late 1900s informs everyone in our community that we are resilient and can … Continue reading →

During the rafting session on Friday, our coach, Ty, demonstrated how to alter the raft’s direction using strokes and empowered Mairin to take on his role for a while to give instructions and change the raft’s direction. His action reminds … Continue reading →

It was a wonderful day volunteering at Bandy Field Nature Park. Not only did I get to remove English ivy at the Pine Grove Area of the park and spread wood chips to smother the growth of invasive species, but … Continue reading →

Since starting college here, I have visited the campus eco-corridor multiple times, and the experience has been slightly different each time. In my freshman and sophomore years, I enjoyed walking and jogging on the trail with my friends to breathe … Continue reading →

Learning about the 2023 James River Report Card and collecting water data at the James A. Buzzard Education Center have significantly enhanced my understanding of how scientific research guides environmental policies and community efforts. Scientific findings inform policies and community … Continue reading →