Felicia+Melilli's+Restoration+Activity

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New York City Audubon’s Harbor Herons Project nesting survey of 17 islands in New York/New Jersey Harbor and surrounding waterways was conducted from 17 May to 3 June 2007. The primary objectives of the 2007 survey were to: (1) monitor the population status of wading birds (i.e., herons, egrets and ibis), cormorants, and gulls on islands and surrounding waterways; (2) document nesting habitat, including trees, shrubs, and vines used by nesting wading birds and cormorants; and (3) record the presence of other important nesting or migratory bird species, and common flora, on an opportunistic basis.

As this is my first time being introduced to wikispaces I feel it would be a great tool for communication between students, teachers and parents outside of the classroom. It would keep parents as well as students aware of whats going on about things in the clasrooom and it could be used to post information to raise their awareness about restoration activities in their communities. The ability for studensta and parents to post things from home comes in very handy these days with most people having a very hectic schedule and usually unable to meet with teachers during the day. It is also something parents and students may do together at home, when parents show interest in something it usually grasps the attention of their student as well! With all this information posted and the ability to look at other people's pages it gives an opportunity for studenst/parents to inquire about getting involved in local resoration projects and connect with their local wildlife and habitats no matter where they live.

I really enjoy the idea of setting up a wiki page to prepare your students for a field trip! Having a little general knowledge of the subject befor you actually bring students somewhere to research the subject is very helpful.
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