I received news from Earthwatch that Dr. Dyer has a family commitment on August 15th and our expedition is closing one day early - August 14th. There is a "traditional final dinner" on August 13th and we will be free to leave for home on the 14th.
Also, our accommodations have changed for due to scheduling conflicts at the research station. We will be sleeping at Cave Creek Ranch. I am providing you the link so you can view this beautiful 7 acre habitat. http://www.cavecreekranch.com
We will be eating and working at the Southwest Research Station (SWRS) which is just a short distance down the road. Here is the link for SWRS - it is FULL of information.
http://research.amnh.org/swrs/index.htm
In addition, two well-known caterpillar biologists and their postdocs and students will be staying with us and have agreed to give lectures and spend time in the field with us. These biologists are Dr. Dave Wagner (author of Eastern Caterpillars, professor at the University of Connecticut) and Dr. Mike Singer (studies self-medication by caterpillars, professor at Wesleyan University).
I need to do some more research on the types of animals and insects found in this region. I plan on becoming familiar with them so I am knowledgeable, especially since some are potentially poisonous. The best plan is to be prepared!
I leave in 38 days.....I remember when I was first accepted and the countdown was about 100 days........how time flies!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Earthwatch - Arizona 2009
Hello World!
Today is my first BLOG post! I leave for Arizona in 101 days.
To bring you up-to-date, I was awarded an Earthwatch Educator Fellowship. This adventure is made possible through a generous grant given by the Tampa Bay Rays Education Awards 09. They will reimburse my transportation costs to Arizona. Upon arrival, all expenses are covered within the expedition.
My Expedition Briefing is being prepared and should arrive shortly. I have been provided a sample briefing from last year. I know that I am part of Team 4 of Climate Change and Caterpillars from 8/05/09 to 8/15/09. When I learn of my specific agenda, I will post it here.
This is an exciting adventure and I believe it will open up many new opportunities in my life. I have no plans for leaving the field of education at this time. Being an educator makes all other professions possible. This expedition will allow me to share my "hands-on" experiences of working with world class scientists with my students. I hope to inspire my Westgate Wildcats so they will consider a career in science.
Stay tuned.......this is the first of hundreds of posts.
Remember, EARTH DAY is every day!
Today is my first BLOG post! I leave for Arizona in 101 days.
To bring you up-to-date, I was awarded an Earthwatch Educator Fellowship. This adventure is made possible through a generous grant given by the Tampa Bay Rays Education Awards 09. They will reimburse my transportation costs to Arizona. Upon arrival, all expenses are covered within the expedition.
My Expedition Briefing is being prepared and should arrive shortly. I have been provided a sample briefing from last year. I know that I am part of Team 4 of Climate Change and Caterpillars from 8/05/09 to 8/15/09. When I learn of my specific agenda, I will post it here.
This is an exciting adventure and I believe it will open up many new opportunities in my life. I have no plans for leaving the field of education at this time. Being an educator makes all other professions possible. This expedition will allow me to share my "hands-on" experiences of working with world class scientists with my students. I hope to inspire my Westgate Wildcats so they will consider a career in science.
Stay tuned.......this is the first of hundreds of posts.
Remember, EARTH DAY is every day!
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