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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 →

While being in Richmond, the eco-corridor has always been a big part of campus. Besides Central Park, the eco-corridor was one of the largest “natural” areas I have seen and walked through. On April 11, we did a local event … Continue reading →

When we observed the aquatic wildlife that live in the James River, we viewed the aquatic invertebrates. These aquatic invertebrates included dragonflies and scuds. These aquatic creatures can show a new side to the aquatic life in the James. This … Continue reading →

Environmental leadership and maintenance faces a variety of interconnected challenges that stem from the complexities of environmental, political, economic, and social dynamics that come with it. In my opinion, one of the biggest challenges in environmental leadership, especially park maintenance, … Continue reading →

Green spaces were never a concept I had ever truly considered until learning about them. It was an interesting realization, actually giving thought to these spaces I had so often been around but never acknowledged. Once I was able to … Continue reading →

Visiting the JRA River Education Center was a great opportunity to learn, through first hand experience, about the research that is taking place along the James River and how it used to create conservation goals for restoring and improving the … Continue reading →