What do I need to do?

Great day in the field on February 14th. Students have really thought a lot about their projects. Here is what I need to do to get them rolling:

Wed: We will learn how to set up a data dictionary using the trimble units and students will download their GPS points.

Amphibians: love Kell's idea of adding habitat. Now we need to get  a plan and get materials. Allyn sent an email on a contact, so we need to contact him and set up a time to talk.

Habitat: Gray has a good idea of how to do the HGM. Now we need to just go out and try it out and get him settled in with the methods. We need to ask Allyn to go in the field with us.

Plants: Grace has worked on a nice key and has a good idea of how to set up her transects. Next step is to arrange a time she can meet with Allyn. So, Gray and Grace definately should meet with Allyn. After Grace meets with Allyn then we should schedule a time with Theo Whitsell who has already said he will meet with her. We will shoot for a friday during lab time.

Bugs: Alyson's methods are solid and she has a good handle on her design. I'd say she is ready to hit the ground and I can go out and help her with the first collection.

Birds: I think Kyle has a good idea of what he is doing. Just need to go out and try out his methods and see how they work out.  Still searching for a bird expert.

 Water quality: Josh has a good idea of what he is doing. Now, we need to confirm number of samples and where he needs to sample. It would be good if I went out with Alyson and Josh on the same day.

Hydrology: Ali did a good job in leading the charge to get cameras out-see other posts for interesting details. Now she will work with Josh and figure out methods for sampling and analysis.

Maumelle Middle School: I'm scheduled to meet with Candy on Tuesday of next week during class time. ~10 to 12 . Trail clean up did not happen, so waiting for the reschedule information. Need to talk to practicum students to determine what day of the week they could meet with the students.

Great progress class!