2015 WPA MINI COURSES
COURSE #1:
WETLAND HYDROLOGY
Topic: Wetland Hydrology
When: Saturday, May 30, 2015
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Where: Crosby Farm Regional Park, 2595 Crosby Farm Road, St. Paul, MN 55116. See attached map for details. There is ample parking. Meet at the picnic shelter near the parking lot. There are restrooms at the picnic shelter. See the website at www.mnwetlandprofessionals.org under the Contact page for a photo of the WPA board members, some of whom will be at the course.
Cost: $10 for Current Members of the Wetland Professionals Association $15 for Nonmembers
(Join the WPA for just $30 and receive the member price on all fieldtrips!)
Please bring a check or exact change cash. Guide: Jeff Olson (CWD), Senior Scientist, SEH, Inc.
Topic: Wetland Hydrology
When: Saturday, May 30, 2015
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Where: Crosby Farm Regional Park, 2595 Crosby Farm Road, St. Paul, MN 55116. See attached map for details. There is ample parking. Meet at the picnic shelter near the parking lot. There are restrooms at the picnic shelter. See the website at www.mnwetlandprofessionals.org under the Contact page for a photo of the WPA board members, some of whom will be at the course.
Cost: $10 for Current Members of the Wetland Professionals Association $15 for Nonmembers
(Join the WPA for just $30 and receive the member price on all fieldtrips!)
Please bring a check or exact change cash. Guide: Jeff Olson (CWD), Senior Scientist, SEH, Inc.
Agenda:
9:10-9:30am Registration, Payment and Conversation
9:30-11:45am Tour of Various Sites and Hands-On Training
9:10-9:30am Registration, Payment and Conversation
9:30-11:45am Tour of Various Sites and Hands-On Training
11:45-12:00pm Q&A and Discussion
In Detail:
In Detail:
1. We'll do a group scavenger hunt checklist to observe as many primary and
secondary indicators of wetland hydrology as possible at multiple locations.
2. We'll learn the basics of recording locations with both flags and a sub-meter capable Trimble Geo XH GPS unit.
2. We'll learn the basics of recording locations with both flags and a sub-meter capable Trimble Geo XH GPS unit.
3. We'll do mock delineations of boundaries of several wetland types including
floodplain, forest, and shallow marsh.
4. We'll auger soil samples and describe soils, hydrology indicators, and vegetation.
WDCP Credits: 2.5 Direct Credits
Coordinators: Jeff Olson and Alison Hruby
4. We'll auger soil samples and describe soils, hydrology indicators, and vegetation.
WDCP Credits: 2.5 Direct Credits
Coordinators: Jeff Olson and Alison Hruby
For more information, contact Jeff at 612-598-4254 or jolson@sehinc.com or
contact Alison at 651-230-6486 or a_hruby@yahoo.com Directions: See attached map for a more detailed route.
Next Event: Watch for an announcement regarding the July Mini Course which will emphasize Vegetation, and the September Mini Course, which will emphasize Soils.
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Items for Attendees to Bring:
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What Instructors Will Bring:
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Hat
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Soil augers / probes
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Sunglasses
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Munsell soil color book
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Water
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Nat’l List of Wetland Plant Species
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Snack Bar(s)
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Delineation Forms
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Bug Spray
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Hydric Soil Indicators
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Clipboard/Pen or Pencil
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Pin flags
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Notebook/Pen or Pencil
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GPS Unit(s)
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Gloves
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Tape Measure
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***In the event of severe weather (lightening) the class may be delayed or canceled. We will try to notify you in advance via our Facebook page if the event will be cancelled as a result of severe weather. If you have any questions on the morning of the class call Jeff or Alison for confirmation, otherwise the class will take place rain or shine.
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