Gainesville
Attendees will go on a trail walk so dress appropriately for the weather.
On this trail walk, the group will:
- Identify both native and invasive species through an introductory lecture by community partners
- Research species type using mobile applications or online field guides on the iPad during the forest walk at the field lab workshop
- Measure trees using calipers and assess tree health with a field lab demonstration
- Have lunch, which will be provided
- Record tree, soil, and water conditions on a GIS data collection app on the iPad during the field lab workshop
- Test soil in proximity to selected trees for soil conditions necessary for optimum planting and tree maintenance during a field lab demonstration
- Conduct test for water quality in streams located in forest areas
- Promote sustainable practices for removing invasive threats
Dahlonega
The theme for the Dahlonega workshop will be on gardening, tree health, and clean water.
At this workshop, the group will:
- Learn how water quality is measured in streams located in forest areas
- Learn more about water retention practices for your home garden
- Promote sustainable practices for removing invasive threats and planting native trees in your landscape
- Have lunch, which will be provided
- Learn about pollinators for your garden
- Create your own container garden to take home with you