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Reflection

Throughout this course I really enjoyed trying out new technology, from the web soils survey website to all the different AI tools. I learned about many new AI tools that could help especially with identification in my current role. Since, in my current role there are many days were I might be tasked to identify a new weed, or tree or something else. So, learning about new tools that can help with this aspect of my role is very helpful. The web soils surveys in particular because it is a tool that can help people learn more about their soils. So, I am excited to continue researching this tool especially even beyond this class. I also found the invasive species research particularly helpful and have already used some of the information I gathered in my role as well. Right now the spotted lanternflies are really prominent in our area, so any information on them I can learn as well will continue to help me. Along with the tree and shrub identification this  information has also alread...
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Intro into Ecology

 Ecology:
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Starting a non-profit in Virginia

How to Start a Non-Profit in the State of Virginia: Step/Task Step 1: Start the Creation of the Organization itself. (Foundation Group, 2026) (State Corporation Commission, 2026) Step 2:  Create the Organization's name (Within 120 days), form members, elect officer positions, and write the reason for the organization. (Foundation Group, 2026) (State Corporation Commission, 2026) (State Corporation Commission, 2026) Step 3: Look up examples and create your businesses articles of incorporation (form SCC819Np). (Foundation Group, 2026) (State Corporation Commission, 2026) Step 4: File information with the State Corporation Commission. This information includes, business name, address, names of directors(their addresses as well), and the articles of incorporation (form SCC819Np).(Foundation Group, 2026) (State Corporation Commission, 2026)  Step 5: Get a Federal Employer Identification Number. This will be like a social security number for the business and will help it when it com...
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Nonprofit Organization- Located in Carroll County

Nonprofit Organization:
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Invasive Animal- Spotted Lanternfly

 Spotted Lanternfly
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Dendrology- Carroll County

  Dendrology Slides:
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Climate and Weather Resources

 Below are a few helpful websites to see current and past Climate and Weather Information.  Drought Information:  https://www.drought.gov/states/virginia/county/carroll   This Link I found to be very helpful especially with the current drought we have been in. It shows data on public health/air quality, water supply, agriculture, precipitation conditions and temperature conditions. Some data was shown over 7 days to 60 days. This helps people to see if there is improvement in the conditions or not.  Average Temperature and Palmer Index information: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/climate-at-a-glance/county/time-series/VA -035/tavg/60/7/1895-2026   This website is helpful to compare many years of climate and weather of Carroll County. For example, when you look up average temperature in July in Carroll County you can plot a graph all the way from 1895 to today. This can help show variability and help people see what the normal temperature to e...
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