Hastings Natural History Reservation

10 Feb, 06 AM - 12 Feb, 06 AM

This course is designed to give students a survey of the ecosystems of California. The course explores the historical phenomena that have shaped the topographies of modern-day California, connecting this to how the topographies contribute to weather patterns that generate the extreme rainfall and temperature variations observed in California. We then connect this understanding to the actual ecosystems supported within the microclimates created by the combination of topography and weather patterns by giving students hands-on teaching through weekly field trips and three week-end field trips. The class is limited to 20 students, but past enrollment has ranged from 7 to 20. Based on early inquiries by students, I do not expect a full class. Hastings would be the likely spot for exposing the students to California Oaks and grasslands. I would like to spend Friday afternoon orienting the students to the history and facilities of Hastings. Saturday I would like to take the students on two moderate hikes or one day hike (depending upon recommendations from Hastings' resident scientists). Sunday I would like to take the students on one light hike, return for lunch, pack up and depart no later than 2pm. This is my first time teaching this course, but your sight was recommended to me by previous instructors of similar courses. Any recommendations you might have regarding how best to utilize your reserve would be greatly appreciated. I do not predict any significant impact to the reserve's ecosystems, as we plan to hike in areas and trails recommended by you. If allowed, the students will use transect tape in acceptable areas to collect species number data, but no plants would be removed or sampled. Thank-you for your consideration. Best, Rebecca

Visit #8978 @Hastings Natural History Reservation

Approved

Under Project # 6186 | Class

Ecosystems of California

faculty - University of California, Berkeley

Reservation Members(s)

Group of 2 Faculty Feb 10 - 12, 2006 (3 days)
Group of 20 Undergraduate Student Feb 10 - 12, 2006 (3 days)

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Bunk House Cottage 22 Feb 10 - 12, 2006
Fanny Arnold Conference Room 22 Feb 10 - 12, 2006
Hastings Cabin 22 Feb 10 - 12, 2006
Ranch House 22 Feb 10 - 12, 2006