The Virginia Nomad

I am a (retired) trainer with the State of Virginia. I used to travel throughout the state to teach Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management. I like taking photographs. I am a naturalist, trained in biology and ecology with a very deep-rooted love for nature. In this blog I like to share my photography hobby, other hobbies of mine, including my passion for sailing, biking, hiking bonsai, and nature. I will also share my philosophical outlook on life and some of experience.

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Friday, September 19, 2014

Gloucester Point (9/19/2014)

I had a meeting at the Virginia Institute for Marine Science (VIMS) today, and after the meeting I took a few minutes to drive down to the York River near the Coleman Bridge and take a few photographs. It was fairly quiet down there, and even the water was quiet. It was another nice day to be on or near the water.

The two photos below show a work boat going by the Alliance a picture of some seaside that was sailing tourist around, and a picture of seaside goldenrod that was growing near the boat launch. You can see the Alliance in the background of the goldenrod picture.

The meeting went great, as an educator I was invited as part of a group to review or comment on some of the education and outreach programs they are doing at VIMS. This was part of a NOAA grant they get. I know it was a favorable review, I have given lessons for the program and taken classes they put on. A great place to go to lectures if you have a chance!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

VIMS (5/22/2014)

Had another day of successful training at the Virginia Institute for Marine Science (VIMS). This one was on shoreline erosion put on by their Center for Coastal Resource Management group (CCRM). I learned a lot and it was great to see old friends and acquaintances. We had a boxed lunch as set outside on the steps. When I came outside you could just see the Alliance sail by.
The Alliance give tours of the York River three times a day (weather permitting) and it is fun to sail that part of the York. Great to see it, all in all a great day.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

VIMS (5/13/2014)

I spent two days at the Virginia Institute for Marine Science (VIMS) this week teaching stormwater and erosion and sediment control. VIMS is a great campus out on a point into the York River. From it you have a nice view of Yorktown. It was great to see old friends and make new ones. On the forefront you see a peer and some shoreline erosion structures, something VIMS is famous for.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Gloucester Point (7/6/13)

Sailboats at York River Yacht Haven ... This is where I have my boat hauled when I need to work on it. It is also where I buy treated gas for my outboard. The place is nice and has a restaurant and crab deck.