Droughts aside, Northeast Georgia is blessed with an abundance of water. Our area averages nearly 50 inches of rain each year. Of that total, 35 inches evaporates, 6 inches infiltrates the earth to become groundwater, and almost 9 inches becomes run-off. The pace of run-off is key. In the Chicopee Woods, most rainfall is slowed [...]
Archive for the ‘Green Tips’ Category
Rain Gardens: A Beautiful Solution to Run-off & Pollution
Posted in Green Tips, Uncategorized on August 18, 2011 |
Green Tips
Posted in Green Tips on August 18, 2011 |
Want to be “green”? You can live lightly on the Earth and save money. You need to be aware of the impact your lifestyle has on the environment and know your options. It’s all about making thoughtful choices. Here are some Tips to get you started: Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the [...]
Habitat Restoration in the Chicopee Woods
Posted in Elachee Programs, Green Tips on August 11, 2011 |
Riparian areas in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve are under attack by exotic invasive plants. They are causing loss of habitat for native wildlife, and loss of plant diversity in the park. An invasive species is any species that is not native to a given ecosystem; and whose presence causes economic or environmental harm or [...]
Get Outside: Citizen Science
Posted in Explore Nature, Green Tips on June 30, 2011 |
Citizen science is a great way to get outside, have some fun, and help scientists collect data! There are many great projects where volunteers work to develop our scientific understanding of the natural world. Data can often be collected and submitted online. Scientists benefit by having data from a larger area or longer period of time. [...]
