Orientation & Introduction ACR, Bouverie Preserve, & Docent Training

CLASS READINGS Children in the Woods (from Crossing Open Ground, Barry Lopez, 1988) The Land that is Bouverie Preserve (David Bouverie, 1988) Highlights from ACR’s History, 1962 to 2017 Keeping a Field Notebook (from The California Naturalist Handbook, de Nevers et al, 2013) ACR Docent Position Description Bouverie Preserve trail map Map of ACR Lands Where you at? A Bioregional Quiz (compiled by Charles, et al, 1990) CALNAT: California Naturalist Handbook: Chapter 1, pp. 1-9, 13-26

Key Concepts

By the end of this class, we hope you will

Be comfortable with your decision to become a Bouverie docent,

Know the names and backgrounds of a few of your fellow trainees,

Know how to use your field notebook for recording observations,

Be able to recount a few highlights of ACR’s and Bouverie Preserve’s history,

Know how to use the Bouverie Preserve library to check out a book, and

Be familiar with how to access the ACR website page for Bouverie Preserve Docents and other volunteers.

Resources for Docent Trainees

Reading & Additional Materials on Your Flash Drive Your flash drive (aka memory stick or thumb drive) contains a PDF file of readings and course materials organized by class title. As much as possible, please complete the reading prior to each class and take a few minutes to review the reading after attending the class. In addition, the flash drive contains the Docent Manual (logistical/practical information source), the Teacher Guide (for teachers bringing classes to the Preserve), and Bouverie Preserve’s fall and spring slide shows, so you can practice at your convenience. Trail Cards Your waterproof trail cards will be an invaluable resource during training and when you lead hikes. Bring them to each class and use them frequently! The set includes the trail map, tips for identifying some plants and animals, and information on topics about which kids ask frequently. Throughout your training classes, you will hear tips on how other docents have used these successfully with children on the trail. Some docents even add cards they make themselves. It is advisable to put your name on your set (a return address label on one of the cards works well). Replacement cards are available, although we request a donation to cover the cost of making them. Field Notebook Bring your all weather field notebook kit with you to each class meeting. It will be handy for taking notes during lectures, making field observations, and jotting questions to research later.

Your willingness to contribute a part of your time, consistently, to this cause can provide powerful and tangible results, and this “willingness of the heart” is a beautiful thing.

-David Bouverie

ACR’s Website As a docent trainee, you have access to a wealth of material on ACR’ web site www.egret.org, including all of the class materials in this binder, supplementary class materials, important updates for volunteer, notifications of upcoming events, and more. Each trainee will have a unique username and password. We will demonstrate the login procedures and navigating the website on the first day of class. Class Lecture DVDs All of the training classes will be video recorded for your convenience. If you miss a class, you will be able to check out the DVD to review. You may also view DVDs of classes from past year’s trainings (2003-2015). These are available in a big black binder in the Reference section of the Bouverie Preserve Library. This can be a good way to expand your knowledge base and to become familiar with other experts in the field. The Bouverie Library The Bouverie library is a resource for all visitors to the Preserve, but only docents and docent trainees may check out books. You will be issued a library card (kept in the library) and the process for checking out books will be demonstrated in class. Library books relevant to the class topic are listed in each of the sections of the binder and will be on display the day of the class.

THELAND THAT IS BOUVERIEPRESERVE Remembrancesby DavidPleydell Bauverie, Acbber 1988

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Pmled on R.cycledPrpa 'The Ourcopy ofJack London's book, Valleyofthe electricpump which raised lhe water from the Creek Moon' (GilmanHall Library)is inscribedto me by intothe tark Thiswas piped ro thehouses until the London'snephew and niece, and verifies that all the 1950'swhen I drilleda'100 foor well rocksfor'Wolf House'came fiom our land, as did hrs large natural tombstone,rlhich was hauled WhenI came,there was a barelylivable house made acrossthe vailev on a farmcan pulled by mules of rubblewith weedsand a din roadwhich came up llxoughthe Tn"ngle Caraee There was a mo-nrain I fell in love with the USA whenI went to New ofabandonedcars and jurlk by the fiont door,rhat is York liom Londonin 1933,age 21, to try andsell all \ou rl'ereare nineco|Iages. a recrearron oesrgrsfor prefaoncatedhor(e) ,suosequcnrl)I buildingand Gilman Hall The smallesrdwelling is 'Ernlly's hada thrlvingarchitectural practice in England,so it Cottage'which I builtfor my step-daughrer took me a few vearsto cut my tiesand immigrate.) whenshe was eight years o1d. in 1947 Her nanny Thenin 1938,I foundthe SonomaValley and knew taughthef to cook,sew and plant a gardenthere. It rt wasa part of my destinlrto saveand nurture this has beena havenfor a troubledsurvivo. of the land, an easv tlxng to do noll tha! I have 80 Vielnam!'af. a Buddllstnun a oeaurifulFrench g l wonderluldocents and an excellenr professional staff who studiedlandscaping, and my old Swissforeman, andthe Board of ACR to helpme The Bouverie amongothers famiiy,headed by the Earlsof Radnor,have owned andprotected vast land hoLdines since 1530 and still Tnlhe lojl) , t improredhe oasturebv removrng do, sothe stewardshipofland is in m,vblood rhe beautli-l.urface rocL, for rhesero-ks, I designedthe bell tower andboueht the finestbeLl in So far as I klow, we havehad no neighborswho ail ofCaliforniafiom the esrateof WilliamRandolph haveshown evidence ofinterest in conservationwith Hearst. I! is four feet in diameterand weighst\lo one exception In 1985 Otto and Ann Teller tons com,'ntted1000 acres to the SonomaLand Trust. Ihis landon our southeast border adjorns ours, Ln And now,in mv old age,i contjnueto do everylhing the hills, and wiil now be protected from in my powerto seethat tlxs placeis che.ishedand developmentor abuse.This is enormouslvhelpfui usedfor finepurposes and shared with the millions for our programsand objectives. ofother livingthings, which i.Iabit thisland. Those millionsof livingthings, neiTher know nor carewho For severalyears, starting in 19,16.my wife gaveme boughtwhat, and when it wentinto esclowand nor a trail for my birthday,so right afterApril 20, a doI bulldozerwould come in and the man-powerio make ditchesand culvens that were necessary To thosewho might readrhis in 2088 AD I say, \\tren I came,there were no trailsat all. It took me cherishthis ltnd, or any otlrcrpiece of beautiful, nearlva month,carrying a sackofrag stripsto ma.k unspoiledland, but do not overcrowdir, for ii you out thewaterfall trail I wonderhow manydocents do, so manyliving things wrll die out or retreatinto realizehow steepit is withouta trail TheChaparrai the hlls .$d uhen yoL see lhe sweerspring t.ail was the lasrwlde trail, built in 1915 WhenI flowers,enjoy them all the more by remembering sawthe hea\yred clay up there,I hadthem make a that,tf'1ou give them a c/rnrca,they will bloomand 'Cougar litlle waterhoie which we cali Pond',and it die andlive againin a recurringparable of Lifeand " rs appreciatedby the manyinhabitants of that slope deathand immortaliry becausethe clay rerainswater up therebetter than anwvhereelse on ourland. 'levitated". Dcrrid passed a\,ny. he preferred in Thereare two damson the Creek,the old stonedartr Decenber, 1991 Hi: Iove of nature and dellication to on the leighbor'sproperty, just as you enterthe the Presene and to Auduban Canyon Ranch hos been Canyon,and the concretedam which was br_.riltby cantagiaus to the docents who conttnue n nrs me rn rhe la50s ro providegravitv-llow irrigalion Jootsteps and ta the thousdnds upan thousan& of for 20 acreson Route 12. The concreteplatfo.m SonomaComry children wha hike on his belovedland. wasthe base for a redwoodwater tanl. I hada little

.:$inrord\lete6\bphsr] doc Pnntedor Req.-cledP!p* Highlights from ACR’s History SETTING THE COURSE (1962 - 1969)

1962 Society, is inspired to protect a sensitive West Marin heron and egret nesting

Aileen Pierson and Stan Picher, establishes Audubon Canyon Ranch as a local organization, independent of the National Audubon Society. The Bolinas Lagoon Photo by Tina Green Photo by Tina Tomales Bay view from Cypress Grove Research Center 1964: Local Audubon Chapter members greet visitors who wish to view the heronry at the Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, and thus the ACR Hosts program is launched. 1969: The U.S. Department of the Interior designates ACR as a registered National 1964: The Garden Club of America names ACR the outstanding conservation project in Natural Landmark. the United States. In gratitude for this award and the support of the club’s local branches, Bolinas Lagoon Preserve’s North Canyon is 1968: The 234-acre South Canyon of the renamed Garden Club of America Canyon, Bolinas Lagoon Preserve is purchased to be

Photo by Wyn Hoag now known as Garden Club Canyon. used as an environmental education center. Nesting Great Egrets at Martin Griffin Preserve heronry

1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

1967: ACR, The Nature 1967: Helen Pratt, member Conservancy and others initiated of the Marin Audubon the purchase of the 110-acre Society, begins her study of Kent Island in Bolinas Lagoon. the Bolinas Lagoon Preserve The donation of this land to the heronry under the guidance County of Marin as a park is of Professor Richard Doutt critical in derailing the planned of U.C. Berkeley. Helen Bolinas Lagoon Marina. To continues to collect data on this day, ACR owns almost 10 reproductive success in the strategic acres of Kent Island. heronry for 32 years.

1967: The Marin County Parks and Recreation Department Helen Pratt purchases almost all of the

extending from Bolinas Lagoon Preserve to the town of Bolinas. Photo by Wyn Hoag Martin Griffin Preserve from across Bolinas Lagoon Page 2 | Highlights from ACR’s History

Land Preservation, Nature Education and Conservation Science

EXPANDING OUR IMPACT (1970 - 1984)

1971: The collision of two Standard Oil of California tankers in San Francisco Bay creates an oil spill that threatens pristine Bolinas Lagoon. Volunteers mobilize to stop the slick at the entrance to the lagoon. In appreciation, the ACR Board renames South Canyon as Volunteer Canyon.

1971: Pike County Gulch, the northernmost canyon of Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, is purchased from Mary and Alan Galloway. The buildings in this canyon are used as the administrative

(PRBO) for decades. Photo by Wyn Hoag The Bouverie Preserve 1971: Clifford Conly states his desire to bequeath to Audubon Canyon Ranch his 10-acre parcel 1978: David Bouverie donates to 1982: After creating the on Tomales Bay. ACR a major portion of his ranch education program at the for education and preservation, forming the Bouverie Preserve, docent class graduates and ACR’s second main preserve. school groups begin to arrive.

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

Early 1970s: ACR acquires nearly 500 acres of tidelands and shoreline around Tomales Bay, including Toms Point (generously donated by Judi Hiltner and Meg Quigley), Hog and Duck islands, Walker Creek Delta and Olema Marsh. Hog and Duck islands were later donated to the National Park Service.

1970: The ACR Docent Program is born with docent training funded by the Junior League of San Francisco.

schoolchildren and public visitors begin at Bolinas Lagoon Preserve.

David Bouverie 1986 Preserve. training atBolinasLagoon naturalists, graduatefrom Ranch Guides,volunteer Hall EducationCenter. converted intotheGilman the BouveriePreserveis 1986 1985 : Theoldhaybarnat Martin Griffin, BillTyukodi, CliffordConly, ClerinZumwalt Page 3|HighlightsfromACR’sHistory Francisco BayArea. activities atallknowncoloniesinthenorthernSan and volunteersbegintomonitorheronegretnesting 1991 1986 : ACRinitiatestheongoingHeronandEgretProject, 1987 Grove ResearchCenter. main preserve.ThisledtotheestablishmentofCypress Grove Preserve,landdonatedbyCliffordConlyforACR’sthird 1993 : ACRassumesfullownershipandmanagementofCypress Learning aboutnature attheBouverie Preserve counts. Volunteers begintoconductbird and waterbirdsonTomalesBay. ongoing researchonshorebirds 1989 1988 : ACRinitiateslong-term, 1989 EXPANDING OURIMPACT(1985-1999) 1990 1991 an endowment. Bouverie Ranch,aswellas ACR theremainderofthe passes awayandleavesto 1994 Preserve. is launchedattheBouverie Naturalist Program(Junipers) 1994 1992 : DavidBouverie : ACR’sJunior The historic cabins of Cypress Grove ResearchCenter The historiccabinsofCypressGrove 1993 1994 wetland toatransitionalsaltmarsh. runoff, transformingacreatedfreshwater Bay iswashedoutbyrainstormsandheavy Cypress GroveResearchCenterfromTomales separated theCarolineLivermoreMarshat 1998

Photo by Wyn Hoag : Asectionoftheoldrailroadbermthat 1995 from theVolunteerCenterofSantaRosa. Senate andaCommunityServiceAward Recognition fromtheCaliforniaState 1995 1996 : TheBouveriePreserveDocent Cypress GroveResearchCenter. across thenewtidalinletat of recycledplastic,iserected 1999 : Abridge,constructed 1997 1998 1999 Photo by Leslie Sophia Lindell Page 4 | Highlights from ACR’s History

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CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE (2001 - 2012)

2009: ACR agrees to acquire 2011–12: Jim and Shirley Modini 1,725 acres east of Healdsburg pass away within a year of one from Jim and Shirley Modini, another, initiating the transfer creating the Modini Ingalls of ownership of the 1,750-acre Ecological Preserve. Modini Ranch to ACR.

2009: The North Bay Business Journal presents to ACR one of the Best Places to Work awards. 2012: Audubon Canyon Ranch acquires the 1,620- : CALTRANS awards nearly 2009 acre Mayacamas Mountains $500,000 to ACR’s GROW Sanctuary in northern Sonoma Project to restore eight acres and Lake counties from the of oak woodlands at Bouverie National Audubon Society and Preserve. Audubon California.

2009: In memory of Phyllis Ellman, the David Bouverie Scholarship Fund is established for Junipers pursuing higher 2012: Bouverie Preserve Docents education in science or the celebrate the 30th anniversary The Modini Ranch environment. of the preserve’s education program. 2001: ACR launches its Habitat Protection and Restoration Program. : The Overnight Program at Bolinas Lagoon Preserve is launched, 2001 2007: The volunteer offering urban students an intensive and educational nature experience. programs Bouverie 201 2: ACR completed its first half-century with a year-long Stewards and Bolinas celebration of its accomplishments Lagoon Preserve : The Quercus Quire, a group of singing volunteers and the impact it has had on the 2002 Stewards are from Bolinas Lagoon and Bouverie preserves, receives the tens of thousands of community launched and begin to Community Service Award to Schools from the Volunteer members touched by its programs. Center of Sonoma County for bringing the message of assist staff with habitat ecological stewardship to 2,700 schoolchildren each year. restoration projects.

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

2006: The Bouverie Preserve Docents receive the 2006 Outstanding 2006: ACR publishes the Annotated : Founding Executive Environmental Program award from the Sonoma County Conservation Atlas and Implications for the 2010 Director Skip Schwartz eived Conservation of Heron and Egret retires as ACR hires J. Scott from the California State Assembly, the California State Senate and Nesting Colonies in the San Feierabend as its second Rep. Lynn Woolsey. Francisco Bay Area. executive director.

2010: Bolinas Lagoon Preserve Docents celebrate the 40th anniversary of the preserve’s education program.

2010: The Bolinas Lagoon Preserve is renamed the

many contributions to ACR.

Habitat restoration at Cypress Grove Page 5 | Highlights from ACR’s History

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LEADING WITH INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES (2013 - 2020)

2016: ACR becomes only the fourth agency (and first nonprofit) in California permitted to capture and collar mountain lions. Dr. Quinton Martins is hired to lead the ACR Mountain Lion Project, which combines research with education and stewardship.

Mountain lion ‘P1,’ the first big cat to be tracked using GPS technology in Sonoma County 2016: ACR launches the Conservation Science Intensive summer program – a hands-on, land-based training/men- 2013: Herons and egrets abandon nests in Picher Canyon. After decades of breeding in Picher Canyon, the herons and toring program for young egrets failed to return in 2013. Although no one knows the women, taught by ACR’s reason, it is speculated that this was not caused by human female science and disturbance, but possibly by bald eagles, whose numbers are education staff. Mentoring young women interested in increasing in the area. In spite of this ACR continues its conservation science monitoring of all heron and egret nests in the North Bay.

2014: John Petersen – a 28 year ACR employee – 2017: ACR restores author M.F.K. Fisher’s “Last House” becomes its third Executive Director. He brings his on the Bouverie Preserve. Programs will promote her experience in all corners of the organization and legacy and values of building friendships and community develops a new vision for the future. over food, literature and nature.

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

2017: Dr. Sasha Berleman is hired to head ACR’s effort to reintroduce 2014: ACR receives the bequest of the responsible controlled burning to the Helen McLaren property on Tomales landscape. ACR’s Fire Ecology Project Bay. Per her wishes, the house and will both improve the ecological health other buildings are removed, and the of our native habitats, and reduce the land restored to native wetlands. risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Controlled burns restore biodiversity The first study of its kind in the Western U.S.

2017: Advances in technology and statistical analysis have finally allowed us to track herons and egrets by satellite using small transmitters. This advances our knowledge of their behavior, feeding patterns, energetics, migration, and habitat preferences.

AUDUBON CANYON RANCH BOUVERIE PRESERVE Docent Position Description Revised May 2017

MISSION: Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR) protects the natural resources of its sanctuaries while fostering an understanding and appreciation of these environments. We educate children and adults, promote ecological literacy that is grounded in direct experience and conduct research and restoration that advances conservation science. ACR’s education programs connect children and adults with nature and promote ecological literacy, stewardship, and life-long learning. The ACR docent is a volunteer who is trained to communicate a knowledge and appreciation of nature to children as well as adults. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A sincere interest in communicating a knowledge and appreciation of nature to children (ages 8 to 10)  A minimum age of 18 years  The ability to fully participate in the school education program  The completion of a criminal background check conducted through Audubon Canyon Ranch  The completion of required training, including participation in all 22 training sessions plus additional time to observe experienced docents on the trails and in the classroom, and obtain standard first aid and CPR certification VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT:  Conduct pre-hike visits to 3rd and 4th grade classrooms, and hikes with 3rd and 4th grade students for two consecutive spring and fall School Program hiking seasons. The spring School Program hiking season runs from March through May and the fall hiking season runs from October through mid-November. Each docent’s commitment averages one day per week on the trail or in the classroom during the hiking seasons.  Participate in pre-season refresher training (1 per season)

EXPECTATIONS:  Participating in at least one continuing education class per year  Participate in on-going evaluations and surveys  Provide suggestions and recommendation to the Docent Council Board to increase program effectiveness  If requesting extended leave or resignation, notifying the Docent Council President and Preserve Manager in writing. DOCENT BENEFITS:  Privileged use of ACR Preserves (subject to each Preserve’s access policy)  ACR membership available at a special ‘ACR Volunteer’ rate  20% discount at the ACR Bookstore at Martin Griffin Preserve  Subscriptions to these publications: Audubon Canyon Ranch Bulletin Ardeid, ACR’s annual scientific journal Nutshell, published by and for the docents of Bouverie Preserve  Invitation to participate in activities and functions of the ACR community, such as the ACR Appreciation Picnic, Quercus Quarterlies at Bouverie and special Volunteer Access Days at the Martin Griffin Preserve, to name a few  Eligibility to participate in the Docent Enrichment/Field Trips & Continuing Education  Bouverie Library privileges  Eligibility to elect your child’s or grandchild’s 3rd/4th grade class to come out to Bouverie for a field trip (depending on the grade level their district has chosen)  Eligibility to elect your 5th grade child or grandchild to participate in the Juniper program (an annual junior naturalist training program for selected students)  The joy and satisfaction that comes from sharing your love of nature with Preserve visitors REQUIRED CODE OF CONDUCT:  Be familiar with and follow ACR’s established policies and procedures contained in Bouverie Preserve’s Docent Manual, including ACR’s preserve use and access policies, Communications Guidelines, and the Education Volunteer Grievance Resolution Procedure  Demonstrate a respectful, flexible and confident presence working with children, volunteers, staff and visitors  Respect the competencies of others, be considerate, work as a member of a team  Exercise sound and independent judgment as appropriate  Maintain the integrity of ACR with the public and honor confidential information  Perform duties promptly and reliably  Accept guidance and direction from the supervisory staff charged with those duties  Refrain from abusive manner, behavior or speech  Report any accident or injury (or possibility of same) to supervisory staff within 48 hours  Personal information and contact details given to ACR and its volunteers, including but not limited to names, mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone and fax numbers are for internal ACR communication only (with content relating directly to ACR’s programs and mission) and cannot be used otherwise without the express written approval of the ACR Executive Director.  ACR’s automatic mailing lists (list serves) are to be used only for ACR business. A very limited exception: To share information about an upcoming non-profit event or an opportunity closely related to the ACR mission. SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE: The Docent Council is in charge of matters related to docent programs including: the school program, recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, continuing education, appraisals, standards, and retention. Participants in the docent training are guided by the Docent Training Committee. After completing of the training, supervision and assistance are provided by the Docent Council Board, ACR Director of Education, Preserve staff and the ACR Education Committee.

ACCEPTANCE I have read, understand, and agree to the information presented above. I further understand that my authorization to serve as a volunteer is at the sole discretion of Audubon Canyon Ranch.

Volunteer Signature ______Date:

Printed Name ______

This agreement does not constitute an employment relationship between us (Audubon Canyon Ranch and signee) and we will have no obligations between us except for the ones expressly described in this Agreement, both during the time of this Agreement and afterward. KEEPING A FIELD NOTEBOOK California Natural History I 17 from The California Naturalist Handbook by Greg de Nevers, Deborah Stanger Edelman, & Adina Merenlender book (on either the first or last page) that you can reference for your (2013) notes. This information will often make up the first part of the written description in your field journal:

Time and date (use 24-hour clock format-"1330" for 1:30 PM) Location (with arrival and departure time) Route traveled Weather (include temperature, wind, precipitation type, cloud cover, other) Habitat/vegetation type (woodland, grassland, wetland, etc.) Species, rocks, or other natural objects seen General observations and comments Drawings, maps, photos (with digital photo number)

Field Journal Some naturalists choose to also keep a journal where they rewrite their field observations from the field notebook in a format that is easy for you and others to read. Each field day should have a separate journal entry that should have a written description of the day's observations (including a species list, maps, drawings, elc.). A species account (if any) and a catalog of collected specimens (if any) will also be included with the day's entry.

General Journaling Practices. Here are some specific points_ that can help format a journal: Duration-each journal should cover one calendar year. Margins-leave 3 centimeters from the left side and from the top of the sheet. Date each entry in the space to the left of the page margin. Put your name and the year in the upper left corner of each page. Number all pages-this often goes in the upper right on the page. Field Notebook Avoid abbreviations, as it is easy to forget these, or other readers may not be able to interpret them. This is actually what you will need in the field for recording your obser­ vations. The notebook can be spiral or hardbound; the format is flex­ Use a pencil or pen with water-resistant ink. Use a bound journal with acid-free paper whenever possible. ible. It often helps to have an "observation checklist" in your note- ..

22 I California Natural History

Some species have been further divided into multiple subspecies to allow scientists to distinguish differences between similar groups of individuals within one species. Subspecies can usually interbreed and produce viable offspring. Examples of two you know are Canis lupus familiaris, the domesric dog, and the Australian dingo Canis lupus dingo. These two types of dogs readily breed with one another but have distinct physical characteristics that scientists deduced warranted subspecies designations. The gray wolf is also Canis lupus, which tells us how closely related domestic dogs and wolves are-no surprise they can successfully interbreed. So, when referring to a particular subspe­ cies, it is important to refer to the genus and species names followed by the subspecies name. Using this system, you may begin to develop a mental map of the relationships of organisms. This is an incredibly useful exercise for thinking about how evolution shapes the species and their relation­ ships to one another. For example, at the family level you can see that peaches, apples, and pears are all closely related and that pine trees and oaks are very different from them! Classifying species is just one of the tools that naturalists and scientists use to conceptualize and com muni­ cate about the natural world.

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Where You At? A Bioregional Quiz Adapted from: Home: A Bioregional Reader, Compiled by: Leonard Charles, Jim Dodge, Lynn Milliman, Victoria Stockley; New Society Publishers, 1990.

Permaculture is strongly based in our local ecosystem and our relationship to our place. Use this short quiz to enhance your knowledge of the place you call home. By understanding where we live, and its unique qualities that support our lives, we can become better stewards of our home.

1. Trace the water you drink from precipitation to tap. 2. How many days until the moon is full. 3. Describe the soil type around your house and neighborhood. 4. What is the average rainfall where you live? 5. What is the name of your watershed? Where are the headwaters? 6. What were the primary subsistence techniques of the cultures that lived in your area before you? 7. Name five edible native plants that grow in your area and the season of their availability. 8. What direction do the winter storms usually come from in your region? 9. Where does your garbage go? 10. Where does your sewage go? 11. How long is your growing season? What is the average last frost date and the average first frost date? 12. Name five native trees in your area. 13. Name five resident and migratory birds in your area. 14. What primary geological processes or events influenced the landforms where you live? 15. What animal or plant species are endangered in your area? Extinct? 16. From where you are reading this, point to the north. 17. Name one of the first spring wildflowers to bloom in your area. 18. When does the sun set on winter and summer solstice where you live? 19. What kinds of rocks and minerals are found in your home zone? 20. Could you see the stars last night? 21. What are the greatest threats to the integrity of the ecosystem of your bioregion?