Gainesville
Attendees went on a trail walk.
On this trail walk, the group:
- Identified both native and invasive species through an introductory lecture by community partners
- Researched species type using mobile applications or online field guides on the iPad during the forest walk at the field lab workshop
- Measured trees using calipers and assess tree health with a field lab demonstration
- Had lunch, which was provided
- Recorded tree, soil, and water conditions on a GIS data collection app on the iPad during the field lab workshop
- Tested soil in proximity to selected trees for soil conditions necessary for optimum planting and tree maintenance during a field lab demonstration
- Conducted test for water quality in streams located in forest areas
- Promoted sustainable practices for removing invasive threats
Dahlonega
The theme for the Dahlonega workshops was gardening, tree health, and clean water.
At these workshops, the group:
- Learned how water quality is measured in streams located in forest areas
- Learned more about water retention practices for your home garden
- Promoted sustainable practices for removing invasive threats and planting native trees in your landscape
- Had lunch, which was provided
- Learned about pollinators for your garden
- Created their own container garden to take home