We are very much looking forward to cooperating with Shenandoah University on EcoVenture 2009.
Travis' Photo Journal
EcoVenture Participants
EcoVenture Trip Leaders
Travis Patterson
Trip Coordinator, Photographer
"I have spent my professional years working happily within the context of my talents and passions: art, education, and the environment. The EcoVenture is a great opportunity to engage all three skill sets, and to work side-by-side with my father, George Patterson."
John Copenhaver
Shenandoah University
Professor of Religion and Philosophy
"The Shenandoah EcoVenture integrates several of my key interests and passions. This program unites my love of nature and outdoor recreation, an enduring passion, rooted in faith, to care for the earth and its creatures, and an outstanding opportunity for innovative teaching and learning."
George Patterson
Videographer
"This journey is a way to connect with the natural beauty and history of the Shenandoah Valley, America's first frontier. By capturing and recording its images and sounds, we hope to inspire others to advocate for its protection and preservation. This is truly a place worth saving on our big blue marble."
Bill Howard
Administrator and Technical Coordinator
"As Executive Director of The Downstream Project (trail name "Macgyver") I bring to the EcoVenture my passion for creative Mac-based computer applications, Web-enabled GPS technologies, and the great outdoors. I want to help bring this exciting interactive learning experience to anyone with access to the Web."
Our Growing List of Presenters, Instructors, & Partners…*
Jeff Kelble, Shenadoah Riverkeeper; Allan Thomson, Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Karen Andersen, Friends of the Shenandoah River; Steve Resser, Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries; Don Roberts, Front Royal Canoe Company; Tim Tagler and Gordon Olson, National Park Service; Bob Proudman, Appalachian Trail Conference; Ms. Tyler Edgar, Associate Director of Eco-Justice Programs for the National Council of Churches; Rev. Pat Watkins, Director of Caretakers of God's Creation; T'ai Roulston, Blandy Experimental Farm; Arthur and Diane Kearns, Mountain Trails Outfitters; Geraldine Kiefer, Associate Professor of Art History; Woodward Bousquet, Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology; Valley Health Fitness Center; GoLite; Don Kain, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
EcoVenture Participants
Kelley Mitchell
I am studying Mass Communications at Shenandoah University. I would one day like to work behind the scenes or become a producer in either Television or Cinema. My love of nature as well as the amazing opportunity to work with a professional filmmaker, drew me to the EcoVenture. I hope to gain a tremendous life experience and learn as much as I can, while having a blast in the wilderness.
Carl Chapman
Hello, my name is Carl Chapman. I'm a Sophomore Religion Major at Shenandoah University. After college, I plan to go to seminary through the United Methodist Church so that one day I'll be able to become a minister. Being immersed into the wilderness of the Shenandoah Valley is what has really drawn me into this EcoVenture program. Through it I hope to learn all about the area we live in and to be able to experience its beauty.
John Stevens
I am an environmental studies major at Shenandoah university I'm hoping that my studies will take me to a job that will improve how we take care of our environment. I have been involved in outdoor activities all of my life, the eco venture seemed to combine my courses of studies and my hobbies into one experience that I will appreciate and learn from. I hope to gain leadership skills and knowledge about how we can reverse our impact on the environment.
