Prof. Nathalie Brandes gave a great presentation on the various types of volcanoes and how science has changed over time to observe and predict eruptions. We discussed some of the most famous volcanoes and some huge ones way before our time. Watch out when the sleeping giant awakens!
Emily Sample, from Houston's Holocaust Museum, presented several conflicts, both past and present, where women are not just victims, but in some cases, the perpetrators. Conflicts discussed included Dharfur, Rwanda, Armenia, Yugoslavia, and WWII.
New members, and some returning, learned about the great things that A.L.L has to offer its members. Cheryl LeJune, A.L.L. member, also talked about the many opportunities to volunteer and enjoy on the CyFair campus; the library,
What a great morning to have a walk around campus and do a little bird watching. Jeff Mohamed, LSC-CyFair, first gave us a presentation showing pictures of birds we might see on campus. Next, we walked around the campus lakes and to the Outdoor Learning Area. With binoculars and cameras in hand, we identified nineteen different birds. Look for the Great Egret that hangs out on the river steps in front of the cafeteria.
To start the class, Tim Sebesta led us through a basic course in how to identify birds. Check the shape of the beak, the bird's overall shape and where the bird is located to narrow down the myriad of choices in trying to identify a bird. We also went through some bird calls to see how many we knew. As a continuation to this classroom discussion, we will have an outdoor walk Wednesday morning to see some great locations on campus to bird watch.
After learning what Geocaching is, how the satellites work, and how to use our GPSr's, Cheryl LeJune led us on a walk around campus in search of hidden treasures. Really, we just looked at some cool stuff while we learned how to geocache. Geocaching is a great way to get outside and go for a walk, with a purpose.