For this week’s task of reviewing a project, organization or park related to protecting biodiversity, I have selected to write about Scott's Run Nature Preserve park, you can find the link/URL of the park below. The park is located in McLean, Virginia, part of Fairfax County, Virginia which borders that state of Maryland and America’s capital, Washington D.C.. Scott’s Run nature preserve park lacks an official mission, although, based on the park’s history, the local residents in partnership with a national conservation organization fought to preserve the land from a housing developer that plans to build homes within this land in the mid-sixties. Eventually, the local residents were able to acquire the land from the developer by agreeing to …show more content…
These flowers are fragile and some are the rarest plants that can be found in the county. “Remarkable and rare species grow along the precipitous cliffs, in steep valleys and throughout the park’s mature hardwood forest comprised of very large oak and beech trees, ancient hemlock and wild cherry trees that stand as tall as the oaks.” (Scott's Run Nature Preserve, 2017) Humans action have always been part of the challenge in preserving the park, being close to the urban areas makes this park accessible to many walks of life along the area. Some have their own poaching agendas, “Wildflower poachers dig up the fragile flowers blooming within the park. Poachers dug up the only stand of yellow lady-slipper orchids from Scott’s Run, removing one of the rarest and most beautiful plants found in Fairfax County.” (Scott's Run Nature Preserve, 2017) Fortunately, the alliance between the park authority and local community, both who keeps a close eye and help in the preservation of the park makes this the top go-to location for viewing wildflowers in the
Mesa Verde National Park, located in Montezuma County, Colorado, was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. This United States landmark was designated for the preservation of several Puebloan archeological sites and the vast geologic history exhibited within the 52,485 acres of land occupied by Mesa Verde. The Ancestral Puebloans, or Mesa Verdeans, associated with the archeological sites of Mesa Verde National Park, lived in the Mesa Verde region from the mid-sixth century to the end of the thirteenth century.[3]
This park isn’t just for the animals either, It's a good way to bring the community together and to enjoy nature (and not look at your phone all day). I have well over 100 hours of volunteer work at the park, helping with charity events, the construction of structures, and caring for some of the animals. I live in a town that has various problems (like every town), and if you live here, you know what I mean. I would like New Richmond to be known more for positive things like the new aviary & wildlife center than for its drug problem. So I go and work down there almost everyday.
Have you ever been to a Licking County park? I have been to both Licking County State Parks. I am going to explain some of the similarities and differences of Buckeye Lake State Park and Flint Ridge State Park, which is really more of a National park because it is a massive park which I will explain in later paragraphs. I am going to talk about why these parks are so well known their terrain and some of the things that can be seen at these state parks. There are many different parks in Licking County but there are two well known state parks, Buckeye Lake State Park and Flint Ridge State Park, in some ways they are the same and some ways are very different.
In regards to the geologic components of Yosemite National Park, it essentially has two main parts. The first part is the deposition and deformation of the metamorphic rocks and the emplacement of the granitic rocks during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic periods. The second part is the uplift, erosion, and glaciation that took place with the rocks during the Cenozoic period. Yosemite National Park is relatively helpful in regards to observing the display of its geologic changes. When the Cretaceous period was ending which was roughly 65 million years ago, the granitic core of the range started to become
Washington Crossing State Park commemorates the crossing of General George Washington’s American Army over the Delaware River on December 25, 1776. The park houses historical sites such as the McConkey Ferry Inn, the Thompson-Neely House, and the Village of Taylorsville, as well as, of course, the site of the crossing itself. The American army crossed over an icy Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, where they gathered to make the march down to Trenton, where they would surprise, attack, and defeat the Hessian garrison stationed there. Washington had received word that the British General Howe had moved his troops into winter quarters in New York and stationed some Hessian troops in New Jersey. From this, Washington determined that
The State of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact that is generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. Following the war of 1812 Tennessee was given the nicknamed the “Volunteer State” it was given this nickname due to the prominent role played by the volunteer soldiers from Tennessee. Tennessee has a current population of 6.5 million citizens composed of a diverse group of people leading to diversity in recreation opportunity needs. This diversity in recreation needs are placed on the state parks system which works to meet these needs. The powers of state are divided into three distinct branches, the legislative, the executive, and the judicial by
Mason Neck Park and Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, officially known as Mason Neck State Park and Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck respectively, are home to a multitude of species, such as the bald eagle, the Virginia pine tree, and the white-tailed deer (“Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck,” 2016; “Mason Neck State Park,” 2016). Critical to the conservation of endangered species, Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, run by the National Wildlife Refuge System, a part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides a safe habitat for the various organisms (“Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck,” 2016). On the other hand, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the governmental agency responsible for Mason Neck Park, keeps human’s recreational needs in mind and provides activities such as canoeing and fishing (“Mason Neck State Park,” 2016). The human interference present within the Mason Neck Park may impact the local ecosystem (“Mason Neck State Park,” 2016). Although there are activities available in Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, they are “wildlife-oriented recreational developments” meaning the well being of organisms living in the Refuge will be the first priority (“Elizabeth Hartwell Mason
I conducted my field study research project at Meeks Park on October 28th, 2015 in Blairsville, Georgia. I chose Meeks Park for the location of my field study research because I rarely leave my house, but when I do, I usually go to Walmart and Meeks Park on my occasional trips to town. Since I am not fond of grocery shopping, I am always excited to visit Meeks Park with my family. Although Meeks Park serves as the setting for many events and festivals throughout the year, there were no events or festivals taking place the day I visited the park. However, throughout my nearly three-hour stay at Meeks Park, I unobtrusively observed other park visitors to see the types of activities they participated in, as well as observing the demeanor and attitude
Joshua Tree National Park proves the desert stereotype of being empty and lifeless entirely wrong. It is the complete opposite, as a matter of fact, it provides various species of animals, unique rock formations, plenty of hiking trails, the beautiful Joshua Tree itself, etc. It also provides solitude, silence, and captivating skies. This distinct desert land located in Southern California with an area of 1,234 mi², was officially named a national monument by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1936 and became a national park on October 31, 1994. The park received its name due to the fact that it is surrounded by these spiky trees, which received their name when a group of Mormon settlers saw the tree’s leaves stretching outward guiding
Imagine taking a relaxing walk in the bright warm summer air and all you can hear is the birds chirping around you. The Lime Creek Nature Center could provide this very opportunity! Lime Creek is a site in Mason City that informs visitors all about native plants and animals. The Lime Creek Nature Center is an old site in Mason City that is still thriving today, providing education, and fun activities for those who lives in Mason City or chose to visit, with numerous activities to do such as hunting, fishing, and many more things as well.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. The museum, founded by Alice Walton and designed by Moshe Safdie, officially opened on 11 november 2011. It offers free public admission.
While writing an essay about the future of Ascarate Park, I learned that I am not alone in envisioning the parks true potential. Local residents and now government officials are speaking up and taking action. Especially encouraging is Government official, David Stout’s plans for the local park. He proclaimed Ascarate Park as an “important park in El Paso” and stated a funding plan. In turn, local El Paso residents are finally hopeful and eager to see the positive impact on Ascarate Park and the surrounding neighborhood. Such a beautiful green space should be nurtured to its fullest potential for wildlife and locals to appreciate.
Princes, Sefton and Calderstone Parks to undergo maintenance and construction: Show how much money is being applied to each of the parks. Show what the money is going towards such as a Vitality Trail in Sefton Park and Nelson Mandela memorial on Princes Park lake island. Interview the new partner managing the parks and ask why they have decided to be involved. Show everything that will be covered by maintenance including cemeteries, lakes and water courses and the sporting facilities. Interview a member of public that uses the sports facilities or someone who uses the park regularly, preferably a parent who uses the playgrounds. Interview one of the managers of the sports facilities.
Students researching how to have the most enjoyment out of hiking would probably most want to use “Follow in Muir’s Footsteps--Take a Nature Walk”. This article gives a list of things to do or bring while hiking so you could have the most fun. The text says,”Pick a “wild” place--A nature trail, arboretum (a place where you can see special trees), park, or even your own backyard.” This gives people an idea of where they can go hiking and that it doesn’t matter where you just explore and have a good time. The article states,”Bring a notebook--Large enough to fit your writings and drawings but small enough to carry comfortably.” This tells to bring a notebook or something to mark the things you found and remember this adventure, you could write
Yellowstone National Park has a very interesting history. One aspect of its history revolves around its ecological transformation shortly after the reintroduction of Canis Lupus, commonly referred to as the gray wolf. During the 1800s, westward expansion brought settlers to lands that housed the grey wolf. The flourishing of agriculture led to the demise of the wolves’ natural prey, so the wolves then began to prey on domestic animals. This change in predatory behavior incited the settlers to eliminate grey wolves from the vicinity. Thus, predatory control was already in place during the 19th century.