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Participating in the invasive species removal at Bandy Field on Saturday, April 25 challenged and expanded my existing knowledge on both how invasive species operate and the importance of removing them. Prior to this experience, and especially prior to taking … Continue reading →

Environmental issues can often feel abstract, but after people see them in real life, they become tangible, and people transform concerns into actions. Throughout this GEO 215 course, my understanding of sustainability deepened through lectures or readings and a wide … Continue reading →

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 →

         This semester, our discussions about environmental activism and leadership made me think about what comprises successful environmental leadership. Key discussions for me included (a) how compromise happens between a variety of stakeholders (e.g., to determine the management of parks … Continue reading →

The James River, throughout the years, has played a significant role in human development. However, throughout the years, the health of the James River has always been in jeopardy from much of our human involvement and actions. Throughout the semester, … 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 →

During class on Friday, April 18th, learning about water management methods in Copenhagen prompted me to think about the impact that climate change has on coastal communities and the need for solutions such as relying on green infrastructures to combat … Continue reading →

In our class discussion and activity on Friday, April 4th, we learned about the recovery of the James River after the kepone crisis and related ecological problems resulting from pollution and unregulated industrial development near the river. These issues challenged … Continue reading →

During our visit to the James River Association’s Buzzard Education Center, a moment that stood out to me was observing the river’s flow. In particular, I was impressed by the paradox between the river’s size and power and the intricate … Continue reading →