Category Archives: Trips

A Wildlife Haven and Industrial Wasteland: Confusion at Dutch Gap

Posted on October 13, 2016 by John DeAngelis

Our entourage of delicate kayaks dot the surface of the water, like gerridae, as we slide around the lagoon.  The view of the Dominion coal plant that looms ominously on the horizon is broken only by the flash of our … Continue reading →

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Week 6: Chesapeake Bay Watershed – The One We Call Home

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Garrett

As we packed up the van and drove off on the rainy Friday morning, I had no idea how to feel about the trip we were about to take. With plans already collapsing due to the government shutdown and the … Continue reading →

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Living the Class

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

Taking a class at the James River one reads a lot about the science that goes into a system of that nature. What biodiversity is, how nitrate levels and pollution run off affect the ecosystem, but not everyone really understands … Continue reading →

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Going Home to Learn a New Perspective

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

I have to be honest, I was not very impressed with our fall break destination. I’ve lived by the Potomac my entire life, driven by enumerable times, and heard more depressing statistics about it’s condition than I care to remember. … Continue reading →

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Two Rivers

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

Though I have lived near the Potomac all my life, I have realized recently how very little I knew about this river’s health.  I had always known that these areas were polluted, but not what “polluted” really meant in terms … Continue reading →

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A system in need of help…

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Samuel

I feel that the James River Park System isn’t really well defined. Before this class I could have told you that pony pasture was part of the system but would have never guessed that it included areas such as Belle … Continue reading →

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Trip to Maymont

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

To preface my review of the James River exhibit at Maymont, I offer this insight into my personality: I am critical. I value criticism because, without understanding what is wrong and what is right, one cannot evaluate how successful something … Continue reading →

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SEEDS Illuminates Wetland Restoration in Louisiana

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Taylor Holden

This spring break I went on the SEEDS trip to Louisiana, staying in the bayou and New Orleans with 19 amazing fellow spiders. I was not exactly sure what would be the focus of our trip. I knew it would … Continue reading →

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Aging Infrastructure, New City?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Taylor Holden

Last class we went down to Belle Isle to explore the park and hear from a speaker from the US Geological Survey (USGS). I’ve been to Belle Isle several times, but every time I go there the old infrastructure on … Continue reading →

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