Today we investigated an interesting connection between the sediment problem from last week and the mountain lion hunting occurring in the area. Students played a game to simulate the fluctuation in the deer population with and without predators. They found that mountain lion hunting reduces predators for deer and their population is able to experience booms and crashes. On these booms, they overgraze and reduce ground cover resulting in more erosion than usual.
Students also had the chance to finish their expert cards for our trip to Jones Gap. Check out their good work below.
Chloe- Wild Ginger
Ella- Flowering Dogwood
Nate- Red-tailed Hawk
Aiden- Rhododendron
Sarah- Eastern Hemlock
Andrea- Sassafra
Brandon- Crayfish
Hayden- Red-spotted Newt
Cooper- Eastern Chimunk
Julian- False Solomon's Seal
Spencer- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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