2008 RIVER ECOLOGY
6:1 Ratio
Offered Weeks 2-9
$495/week
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ABOUT RIVER ECOLOGY: Wigi's adventures are back this year but with a twist. This year, river ecology has expanded to explore different parts of the Potomac River watershed. This is still the only activity which blends science and adventure. Throughout the week we will be checking out streams, and conducting basic water quality assessments such as Dissolved oxygen and Nitrate test and macro benthos test. We will also be exploring caves and learning how they are formed and what lives in them. Lastly we will look at forest ecosystems, learn a few trees and climb the biggest one we can find; of course we will be on belay. Through out the week we will be having a wide variety of exciting activities such as canoeing, hiking, creekin', rope swinging, caving, and swimming. Our travels will include but not limited to Adventure Island, McKee Besher Wildlife Refuge, the Calleva farm, Seneca Greenway Trail, McMahon's Mill, and Mather Gorge.
Meet the Instructor: William "Wigi" Young
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BASIC ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Caving, how they are formed, what lives in them
Day 2:
Streams: What lives in stream, chemical testing
Day 3:
Forest: Learn to identify some trees and rope climb a tall one
Overnight Options:
Canoe trek: learn about rivers, streams, and riparian buffer zones. Canoe Patapsco, or some other trip Overnight other option: Rafting the gorge, camp at Washington Monument State
All itineraries are subject to change due to staff/camper decision based upon skill levels, water levels, environmental hazards, and thirst for adventure. All changes to itineraries go through the Calleva Office first!
BASIC OVERNIGHT NEEDS: Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Daily Needs change of clothes, Flashlight/Headlamp, Cup, Bowl, & Spoon, Warm Jacket Rain Gear.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Appreciation for the outdoors
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