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Meeting Schedule: Time- Thursdays, Lunch
Announcements:
in room A137.
Upcoming Events:
Cool Links: Virginia Tech’s Tree Identification Site
Honeybees Vanish, Leaving Keepers in Peril
“. . . bees have been disappearing inexplicably at an alarming rate, threatening not only their livelihoods but also the production of numerous crops. . . As researchers scramble to find answers to the syndrome they have decided to call colony collapse disorder, growers are becoming openly nervous about the capability of the commercial bee industry to meet the growing demand for bees to pollinate dozens of crops, from almonds to avocados to kiwis.” —New York Times (Feb. 27, 2007)
End Notes for a Small History
When the last bee died, nobody noticed. Nobody put on black or made a dirge for the death of honey. Nobody wrote an elegy to apricots, no one mourned for cherries.
When the last bee died, everyone was busy. They had things to do, drove straight to work each morning, straight back home each night. The roads all seriously hummed. Besides,
the pantries were still packed with cans of fruit cocktail in heavy srup, deep deep freezers full of concentrated grape and orange juice, stores stocked with artificial flavoring.
When the last bee died, nobody saw the poppies winking out, nobody cried for burdock, yarrow, wild delphinium. Now and again a child would ask for dandelions, quickly shushed: That pest!
And everyone is fine. The children healthy, radish-cheeked. They play she love me/not with Savoy cabbage leaves, enjoy the telling of the great myths, peach and peony. No one believes in apples any more. —Betty Lies
New Jersey Hikes:
The Appalachian Mountain Trail to Sunfish Pond (Worthington State Park) - This impressive glacial lake, surrounded by a chestnut oak forest is reached by a steep and rocky climb along the Appalachian Trail. No swimming or camping is permitted at this area, however, 1/4 mile south of the pond along the Appalachian Trail is a backpacking wilderness camping area. Leave No Trace techniques, precautions on Living in Bear Country and enforces the No Fire regulation.
Tillman Ravine Natural Area (Stokes State Forest) - The breathtaking and panoramic view from Sunrise Mountain along the Appalachian Trail rewards the hiker who has trekked up the steep side of the mountain. The view encompasses the pastoral farmland of New Jersey to the east and undeveloped forests and mountain ridges to the west. For those who don’t relish the idea of climbing up the side of a mountain and following a sometimes rocky and steep trail for a few hours, there is a short drive to the pavilion at the top of the mountain.
Round Valley Recreation Area (Round Valley State Park) - The brisk blue waters of Round Valley Reservoir attract swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore. The Round Valley Reservoir swimming area was created by the construction of an earth dam across a narrow waterway on the west side of the reservoir, separating it from the main part of the reservoir. The reservoir covers over 2,000 acres and is approximately 180 feet deep, the deepest lake in New Jersey. It has a water capacity of 55 billion gallons. The reservoir is stocked with lake trout.
High Point Monument (High Point State Park) - The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states. The blue line of the Delaware River divides the verdant ridges of New Jersey from those of Pennsylvania. High Point offers superb trails for hikers and skiers and quiet spots for campers and anglers.
Kittantinny Valley (Kittatinny Valley State Park) - Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, former railroads, and a small airport are features of Kittatinny Valley State Park. Lake Aeroflex and Gardner’s Pond form part of the headwaters of the Pequest River and are excellent for fishing and boating. This scenic property is home to a variety of wildlife such as whitetail deer, wild turkey, a variety of songbirds, beaver, muskrats, and squirrels.
Jenny Jump Mountain (Jenny Jump State Forest) - Jenny Jump State Forest is located in Warren County along the stunning rolling terrain of Jenny Jump Mountain Range. Panoramic vistas of the Highlands and the Kittatinny Mountains and Valley to the west, and scenic views of the Great Meadows in the east dramatically greet the visitor who climbs the narrow path leading to the top of Jenny Jump Mountain. Rocky outcroppings and boulders line the trail - evidence that great glaciers once covered what is now known as Jenny Jump State Forest.
Mount Tammany (Worthington State Forest) - A demanding climb to the top of Mt. Tammany at 1527 ft. above sea level rewards the park visitor with a panoramic view of the Delaware Water Gap. A new interpretive trail, the Rockcores Trail, has been developed and offers some natural and historic information to the park visitor. At the summit, hikers can enjoy a view down the Delaware River with a vista that spans both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania countryside.
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English 1 & 2 ♦ West Morris Central |
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Mr. David Crews |
