GVSU Ravines: A Field Guide

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Biology, Nursing

Mentor Information

Eric Snyder

Department

Biology

Location

Kirkhof Center KC67

Start Date

10-4-2013 10:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 11:00 AM

Keywords

Environment, Sustainability

Abstract

As members of the Grand Valley State University community, we have a bountiful resource at our disposal in the ravines of the Allendale campus that is being under-utilized. This project was designed to cover many aspects of nature relating to the ravines, and result in a finished product consisting of an easy-to-use field guide that is readily accessible to GVSU students and staff. The book includes sections on the common deciduous trees of the ravines, edible plants, wildlife, bushcraft, and the trail system on campus. The edible plants section includes not only identifying information for some of the abundant wild edibles to be found, but also information for their preparation and consumption. Both the sections on trees and on wildlife include information for identification as well as fun facts, and the bushcraft section includes a wealth of information about how to survive in the wilderness. The trail map section consists of aerial photos displaying the GPS-mapped trails.

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GVSU Ravines: A Field Guide

Kirkhof Center KC67

As members of the Grand Valley State University community, we have a bountiful resource at our disposal in the ravines of the Allendale campus that is being under-utilized. This project was designed to cover many aspects of nature relating to the ravines, and result in a finished product consisting of an easy-to-use field guide that is readily accessible to GVSU students and staff. The book includes sections on the common deciduous trees of the ravines, edible plants, wildlife, bushcraft, and the trail system on campus. The edible plants section includes not only identifying information for some of the abundant wild edibles to be found, but also information for their preparation and consumption. Both the sections on trees and on wildlife include information for identification as well as fun facts, and the bushcraft section includes a wealth of information about how to survive in the wilderness. The trail map section consists of aerial photos displaying the GPS-mapped trails.