A Southern Naturalist Almanac

Sunday, June 16, 2013

A Wish List

Here it is: the definitive list of things I keep dreaming about, can't stop hoping for, really really want to make happen, etc. I will probably add to this in the future.

Maybe someone could work some of this up for my 29th birthday or Christmas?
  1. Network of Linear Parks / Riparian Buffers in Baton Rouge, naturally landscaped with interpretive signs narrating the natural history and function of the watershed
  2. Remodeled LDWF + Office of State Parks website combo, with flashy "No Child Left Inside" and conservation featured content
  3. Standard Issue Public Maps of Louisiana (possibly through LDWF) on Printed Color but Downloadable Free Online. Maps contain facts and more information on back.
    1. Physiographic Regions
    2. Historic Vegetation
    3. Streams and Watersheds
    4. Geology
    5. Shaded Topography
    6. Soil Regions
    7. Pipelines
    8. Aquifers
    9. Salt Domes
    10. Climate Zones
    11. etc.
  4. Field Guides for Common Taxa, like those seen in Ohio(see THIS!),  Printed and Online, for educators and citizens to use
  5. My own T-Shirt Line with graphics that educate and entertain, ie.
    1. Louisiana's for Lubbers PICTURE: State, little hearts and Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
    2. Save the World, One Lawn at a Time / PICTURE: House with lush prairie in the front yard, butterflies, birds and small sign in the front with a "No Mowing" sign like the no smoking ones
    3. What's Your Watershed? PICTURE: Louisiana Watersheds with Streams
    4. PICTURE: Watercolor Butterflies on their Native Host Plants
    5.  Trust Me, I'm a Naturalist / PICTURE: Louisiana Naturalist Network Logo
  6. State of the Art Environmental Education Center in the heart of the Florida Parishes that includes the following
    1. Single Day and Overnight Programs for K-12
    2. Composting Recycling and Cafeteria Food Education Program
    3. Small Museum on the Natural History the Gulf Coastal Plain (live animals included)
    4. Adjacent to Historic Preservation Farm demonstrating sustainable agricultural practices and used for Teaching about history, food
    5. Interpretive Walks, Workshops and Lectures for adult learners on a variety of topics, including
      1. Native Plant Gardening
      2. Nature Journaling
      3. Birding Basics
      4. Composting 101
      5. Historic Landcover of Southeast Louisiana
    6. Live Education Animals, such as birds of prey, amphibians, mammals
Now is that too much to ask?

No comments:

Post a Comment