Homestead Conservation

 Originally a native species of China, the tree of heaven ( Ailanthus altissima ) is a rapidly growing deciduous tree that has earned a reputation as one of the most problematic invasive species across North America  (The Nature Conservancy, 2020) . Its success as an invader stems from its ability to proliferate quickly, produce numerous seeds, and tolerate a wide range of environmental stressors, including pollution and poor soils, allowing it to colonize disturbed and natural areas alike.

 

 

 

  Watershed Curriculum Development An Introduction to Watersheds Grade Level(s): K-2 By: Elizabeth TJ Craig   ·         Learning Objective(s) - Students will begin to explore features and characteristics of watershed habitats. Students will begin to describe Virginia's natural resources, including its waterways, and begin to explore the concept of a watershed.    ·        Lesson: o    Items needed: Large Post-it paper, markers, new word for word wall made and ready, student science journals o    New Science Word Wall word: Watershed (Quick definition: A watershed is an area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common water body, like a river, lake, or ocean.) o    Gather students on the carpet and begin the lesson by asking students some of the following questions §   Does anyone know or has anyone heard of a “watershed” befo...