This is a place to connect for ideas for topics. I would like them selected by Novmeber 21 so that gives you time to meet next week and discuss some ideas. No need to panic.
I cannot get the embedded link to work either, so try to cut and past it into your browser for some ideas for projects. http://www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu/students/final_projects/default.aspx
Feel free to comment here to recruit some folks to work on your idea!
We are planning to add a nature walk trail around the pond in front of our visitors center at Forever Florida. We would like to have posted plaques to identify some of the interesting things, seen in or around the pond. We are also planning to add a QR code to each plaque. This will direct visitors to a website giving more information on each subject, identified on the plaque. This group will be Kelly Wagner ,James Forman and myself.
ReplyDeleteRandy Snyder and Mary Keim Group Project
ReplyDeleteGeneral Topic: Central Florida Butterflies
Specific Topic: Central Florida Upland Butterfly-Hostplant Relationships
Theme statement: Upland butterflies of Central Florida rely upon particular upland hostplants for survival.
Abstract:
This presentation illustrates the relationship between butterflies of Central Florida upland ecosystems and the specific upland plants that their caterpillars are adapted to eat.
Following the slide presentation, a card game will be played to reinforce the specificity of the butterfly-hostplant relationships.
John and Laura McKinney will be doing our group project on our Uplands Restoration for Bull Frog Bay . The Goal of our report is to describe the phases of establishing , preparing, seeding, and maintaining of the upland areas. The focus of this report will deal with accomplishing the above within the context of our Medigation Bank.
ReplyDeleteFlorida Master Naturalist Program – Osceola Uplands Module
ReplyDeleteProject Topic Statement – Driving/Walking Tour of Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area
16 November 2011
Team: Bill Burchfield, David Sibley
1) Topic – Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area
2) Narrow topic selection –
a. Types of habitats present (especially uplands habitats)
b. Historical and current use by man
c. Types of plants and animals that can be seen
3) Topic statement as a complete sentence - Bull Creek WMA has a variety of habitats, most of which are readily accessible via automobile or a short trail walk; visitors can also get a glimpse of how man has used this area in the past and altered the landscape.
Project description: A PowerPoint presentation describing the major uplands habitats of Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area. Man-made features and land use issues will also be addressed. Maps and driving/walking directions (including GPS waypoints) will direct visitors to the features described in the presentation. Historical and current aerial photography will complement discussions of natural features and land use.
PowerPoint document will be suitable for a narrated presentation to groups. A PDF version of the presentation (smaller file size) could be made available on websites (Florida Trail Association, FWC, etc) for download to a PC or mobile device.
Kimberly Duffy, Eric VanTassel and Jacquie Dombovy share their project proposal:
ReplyDeleteMaster Naturalist Program – Uplands
Project Title: Prescribed Burn within an Urban Park Setting
Participants: Kimberly Duffy, Eric VanTassel, Jacquie Dombovy
Location: Water Tower Park, 3800 Pine Tree Drive, St. Cloud, Florida
Maintain and restore existing (native) vegetation through the use of a natural element; such as fire, without a negative impact to the surrounding environment and/or urban residents.
I. Schedule a window of opportunity for a winter prescribed burn (February 2012)
II. Within the designated park: determine and measure specific areas of interest for the burn, through a mapping system and/or aerial
III. Describe primary and secondary genes/species of vegetation prior to prescribed burn
IV. Justify prescribed burn and vision for up to a two (2) year window
V. Contact entities involved for approved permits
State of Florida, Orange/Osceola Forestry Division (permit required)
City of St. Cloud Parks & Recreation Department
City of St. Cloud Police Department
City of St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department (permit required)
VI. Submit public notices
local newspapers, websites, and television channel
individual notices to abutting properties/residents
invite a local reporter/photographer
VII. Arrange for equipment/staff set for permittable date and install on-site signage
VIII. Develop a 6 month-scheduled monitoring system for park vandalism, basic maintenance and success
IX. Prescribed burn and minor clean-up day
X. Contact abutting properties/residents and obtain post-comments of prescribed burn
XI. Describe primary and secondary genes/species of vegetation
6 months after prescribed burn (summer 2012)
1 year after prescribed burn (winter 2013)
2 years after prescribed burn (winter 2014)
XII. Share notices and/or advertise outcome and success of prescribed burn
XIII. Purchase additional seed through the Florida Wildflower Foundation for continued restoration
XIV. Schedule following winter and/or summer prescribed burn(s)
Uplands Habitat Trail Project
ReplyDeleteThis is a project of the Osceola County, Florida Fall 2011 Master Naturalist Uplands Habitat Course Module. Prepared by Dianne Anstine and Kerry Jackson. This project provides Seminole & Orange County elementary school students the opportunity to go out on a local trail to learn more about Uplands Habitats.
The Trail project is organized into three sections. Section One contains information for the trail leader, parent or teacher. Section Two is a joint illustrated annotated guide of common elements found in the Upland Habitats of Orange and Seminole County. Section Three is an activity for each participant of the trail activity.