ECO: Discovery through Participation Our Heritage, Our Responsibility

• Monitoring Teams

ECO: Discovery through Participation Our Heritage, Our Responsibility

Ranger Julie WhitbeckRanger Stacy Lafayette

Mr. Richie LeonhardPalmetto/VC Trail

Ms. Crissy GiaconaBayou Coquille Trail

7 – 4 Student Monitoring Parties1. American Alligators2. River Otters3. Whitetail Deer4. Muskrats5. Mosquitos6. Speckled King Snake7. Alligator Snapping Turtles

7 – 4 Student Monitoring Parties8. Live Oaks9. Red Maples10. Max Myrtles11. Swamp Iris12. Hackberries13. Bull Tongues14. Black Willows

Monitoring Party• Party Chief• Assist. Party

Chief• 1-3 Surveyors • Monitor (Adult)

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1st Aid Kit Available

MONITORING PARTY

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Party Chief 1. Safety Review 2. Direct Monitoring Party

3. Assure Proper Data Collection

4. Field Notes & Observer

Assist. Party Chief(Instrument Man)

1. Plot Position (Compass)

2. Time Keeper 3. Observer 4. Substitute Party Chief

Surveyors (1-3/party)

1. Plot Setting(Stringing)

2. Observer 3. Photo Documentation

4. Substitute Assist. Party Chief

Monitor (Adult)

1. Safety 2. Oversight 3. Guidance 4. “TT” – zap !!!(Taser Technician)



Palmetto/VC Trail

Marsh Platform

Bayou Coquille Trail Visitor Center

• Monitoring Area



•3. Safety PREPARATION

Weather Buddy System

SITE CONDITIONS

Slips, Trips & Falls (footing) Plants Animals Strangers (public)

--- Stay on Designated Trails ---

INCIDENTS Stay Calm Notify Your Adult Team Leader 1st Aid Kits: Rangers, Ms. Crissy & Mr. Richie

Only you will be responsible for your own safety!

• Trail Conditions

• Slips, Trips & Falls


Poison Ivy

‘Leaves of Three (3) Let it Be’

How do you get poison ivy?- By coming in contact with the plant’s oils. - By breathing smoke from fire that is burning poison ivy.

How to treat poison ivy?- Within the 1st hour rinse with lots of cold water. - Do Not use warm water, that will open pours.- Do not shower, or shower in cold water & cautiously. - Up to 6 hours, alcohol may remove the oils.- Lotions may assist with itching


Poisonous Snakes

Coral

Copperhead

Cottonmouth

Rattlesnake


Wildlife Encounters

Coyotes

Raccoons

Boars

Armadillo


Alligator


•4. Team Assembly


Ranger Julie WhitbeckRanger Stacy Lafayette

Mr. Richie LeonhardPalmetto/VC Trail

Ms. Crissy GiaconaBayou Coquille Trail

7 – 4 Student Monitoring Parties1. American Alligators2. River Otters3. White Deer4. Muskrats5. Mosquitos6. Speckled King Snake7. Alligator Snapping Turtles

7 – 4 Student Monitoring Parties8. Live Oaks9. Red Maples10. Max Myrtles11. Swamp Iris12. Hackberries13. Bull Tongues14. Willows

Monitoring Party• Party Chief• Assist. Party

Chief• 1-3 Surveyors • Monitor (Adult)

1-

1st Aid Kit Available

MONITORING PARTY

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES

Party Chief 1. Safety Review 2. Direct Monitoring Party

3. Assure Proper Data Collection

4. Field Notes & Observer

Assist. Party Chief(Instrument Man)

1. Plot Position (Compass)

2. Time Keeper 3. Observer 4. Substitute Party Chief

Surveyors (1-3/party)

1. Plot Setting(Stringing)

2. Observer 3. Photo Documentation

4. Substitute Assist. Party Chief

Monitor (Adult)

1. Safety 2. Oversight 3. Guidance 4. “TT” – zap!!!(Taser Technician)


5. What to BringsIndividual Needs Day Pack

Quarter Water Container Lunch w/Snack Insect Repellent Towel/Bandana Adults Car Keys Sunscreen Sunglasses

Hat Comfortable Shoes Proper Clothing (Rain Gear)

In the Event of Rain (optional)o Towelo Change of Clotheso Change of Shoes

Monitoring Party(Group Needs)

Team Pack Pencils/Pens Trail Map Compass Stop Watch (Time Piece) Digital Camera

Binoculars (optional) Magnify Glass (optional Trash Bag Plot Cord Observation Chart

Organizational Support Coolers w/Water & Drinks Ice Chest w/Ice for Lunches

Field Snacks 1st Aid Kits

To Be ProvidedNOTE: NPS prohibits disposable drinking containers & food on the trails.


•6. Logistics & Order of the Day•


ORDER of the DAY TIME LOCATION ACTIVITY COMMENTS

8:00 AM SMA Parking Lot Depart & Travel to Park Departing Promptly Bus Service

9:00 AM Jean Lafitte NHP&P Visitor Center 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero (504) 589-2330 x10

Restroom Stop Activity Briefing Tail Gate Safety Talk Monitoring

Be Field Ready

12:00 PM Pecan Grove Picnic Area Lunch

Time Permitting: Palmetto (RED) – Ring Levee Hike Coquille (YELLOW) – Visitor Center Tour/Movie To Switch following the Spring Monitoring.

2:30 PM SMA Parking Lot Arrive Back at School

• SIDE NOTES• Possible Programs/Outings

• * BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS - Chalmette Battle Field– (Sat., Jan. 12th)

– 0 Ursuline Convent Tour & Mass – o Reenactment (no charge)– 0 Camp Lantern Tour ($6/person- $10 w/bus)

– Options:– 1. Reenactment &/or Lantern Tour (only)– 2. Ursuline Convent & Lantern Tour– 3. Convent Tour, Mass (St. Louis Cathedral) & Lantern Tour


Tentative ScheduleDepart SMA 2 PMConvert Tour 3-4 PMMass 5-6 PMLantern Tour 7 PMReturn SMA 9 PM

• SIDE NOTES• Possible Programs/Outings

• * Spring SMA Campout- “Camping Essentials”

- “Bats in the Hood” - “Music Heritage”, Artist to be Announced

• * US FWS, Big Branch Marsh Refuge “Work/Playday”• (Sat., Jan 12th or Sat., Feb 2nd)

• * US FWS, Bayou Sauvage NWR - “Refugology”• (Week following Mardi Gras, Feb. 13th – 15th)

• * LaBranch Wetlands-Spring Canoe Trek(Spring 2013)


•7. Next Meetings

• Tues, Dec. 11th @ 6 PM• NPS Training (MBC & Field)

• Sat. Dec. 15th @ 8 AM - Departure• Field Exercise (Park)• (Return: 2:30 PM)

• Please be Courtesy• Please be Punctual


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ECO: Discovery through Participation Our Heritage, Our Responsibility