Introduction to Rangeland Data Collection using GPS/GIS
6/28/2010 - 6/30/2010, College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
Instructors:
Jim Wilson; Larry Thurow; Carmel Miller; Barry Pate
Organizers:
AgrowKnowledge Resource Team Leaders
Primary Contact:
Deb Klopp, AgrowKnowledge Staff
This workshop is designed to provide secondary and post secondary instructors with introductory skills in GPS and GIS as applied to range and natural resource management. Participants will learn the use of GPS for simple data collection and GIS for displaying maps of this data. Instructors will gain hands-on experience with GPS/GIS and leave the workshop prepared to teach fundamental geospatial concepts in their classroom.
Time will be spent outdoors collecting data that participants will the transfer in the computer lab in order to not only collect data but learn how the information can be used to make decisions. Long pants, boots, or heavy duty shoes are required for field collection.
Registration begins May 7th and will be open through June 7th.
Registration Fee: $199 per participant and includes an Etrex Handheld GPS unit for each participant to take home to use in their classroom. The registration fee can be paid by check or credit card. Contact AgrowKnowledge for detatils 319-398-7108 or 866-424-5669 (toll free).
A stipend is available through AgrowKnowledge for those who qualify.
Graduate college credit or CE?s is available through Idaho State University for an additional charge of $50
Attendee Information:
Payment of the Workshop Registration Fee:
You can pay the workshop registration fee of $199 by sending a check, make it payable to: AgrowKnowledge (on the Memo line of your check write FDW 2010 Idaho)and send to:
AgrowKnowledge
Attn: Holly Feldmann
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
If you would rather make your payment by credit card, AgrowKnowledge is able to help you over the phone. Contact Holly Feldmann at 319-398-7108 or toll free at: 866-424-5669
What does the registration fee cover?
Lunches during the workshop
One evening group meal
Workshop activities and Materials
An ETrex Handheld GPS unit
Transportation to field sites during the course of the workshop
Do you qualify for the AgrowKnowledge stipend?
In order for registrants to qualify for the workshop stipend you or your institution needs to be a current AgrowKnowledge member and be traveling more than 300 miles.
If you qualify, a stipend of $400 will be prepared for you and will be available for you to pick-up at the workshop.
If you or your institution is interested in becoming a member of AgrowKnowledge, membership information can be found by going to the following link
Hotel arrangements need to be made by each individual registrant. Indicate that you are with the AgrowKnowledge for the Rangeland workshop hosted by the College of Southern Idaho. Hotel reservations must be made by than June 7h. The nightly rate is: $74.00 per night.(one room one bed) with family $84.00 per night,
Name of Hotel: Best Western Twin Falls
Street: 1377 Blue Lakes Blvd
Twin Fall, ID, 83301
Hotel Phone Number: 208.736.8000 or 800.528.1234 Contact person. Amy
Remember: Long pants, boots, or heavy duty shoes are required for field collection activities.
6/28/2010 - 6/30/2010, College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
Instructors:
Jim Wilson; Larry Thurow; Carmel Miller; Barry Pate
Organizers:
AgrowKnowledge Resource Team Leaders
Primary Contact:
Deb Klopp, AgrowKnowledge Staff
This workshop is designed to provide secondary and post secondary instructors with introductory skills in GPS and GIS as applied to range and natural resource management. Participants will learn the use of GPS for simple data collection and GIS for displaying maps of this data. Instructors will gain hands-on experience with GPS/GIS and leave the workshop prepared to teach fundamental geospatial concepts in their classroom.
Time will be spent outdoors collecting data that participants will the transfer in the computer lab in order to not only collect data but learn how the information can be used to make decisions. Long pants, boots, or heavy duty shoes are required for field collection.
Registration begins May 7th and will be open through June 7th.
Registration Fee: $199 per participant and includes an Etrex Handheld GPS unit for each participant to take home to use in their classroom. The registration fee can be paid by check or credit card. Contact AgrowKnowledge for detatils 319-398-7108 or 866-424-5669 (toll free).
A stipend is available through AgrowKnowledge for those who qualify.
Graduate college credit or CE?s is available through Idaho State University for an additional charge of $50
Attendee Information:
Payment of the Workshop Registration Fee:
You can pay the workshop registration fee of $199 by sending a check, make it payable to: AgrowKnowledge (on the Memo line of your check write FDW 2010 Idaho)and send to:
AgrowKnowledge
Attn: Holly Feldmann
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
If you would rather make your payment by credit card, AgrowKnowledge is able to help you over the phone. Contact Holly Feldmann at 319-398-7108 or toll free at: 866-424-5669
What does the registration fee cover?
Lunches during the workshop
One evening group meal
Workshop activities and Materials
An ETrex Handheld GPS unit
Transportation to field sites during the course of the workshop
Do you qualify for the AgrowKnowledge stipend?
In order for registrants to qualify for the workshop stipend you or your institution needs to be a current AgrowKnowledge member and be traveling more than 300 miles.
If you qualify, a stipend of $400 will be prepared for you and will be available for you to pick-up at the workshop.
If you or your institution is interested in becoming a member of AgrowKnowledge, membership information can be found by going to the following link
Hotel arrangements need to be made by each individual registrant. Indicate that you are with the AgrowKnowledge for the Rangeland workshop hosted by the College of Southern Idaho. Hotel reservations must be made by than June 7h. The nightly rate is: $74.00 per night.(one room one bed) with family $84.00 per night,
Name of Hotel: Best Western Twin Falls
Street: 1377 Blue Lakes Blvd
Twin Fall, ID, 83301
Hotel Phone Number: 208.736.8000 or 800.528.1234 Contact person. Amy
Remember: Long pants, boots, or heavy duty shoes are required for field collection activities.
