Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension will have a exhibit on Feb. 28th!

Title of Exhibit- Looking Down is Looking Up: Why do we work with aerial photography?

Abstract- Geospatial tools, which include geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, provide us an understanding of the earth. In this activity, participants will be able to use GIS to identify changes on the the earth's surface. We will examine aerial photography from two different time periods, and students will explore, estimate, and measure general changes in land use during these two periods.

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Dr. John McGee represents the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension.

The Geospatial Extension Program provides GPS, GIS, and remote sensing training to pre-college teachers and higher ed. Faculty. We also support the needs of local governments, state agencies, and federal partners working in Virginia through geospatial workshops, supporting community economic development initiatives, providing data to support community planning efforts, etc. One program that is specific to Virginia 4-H is the Virginia 4-H Geocoin Adventure. The Virginia 4-H Geocoin Adventure will be statewide starting in the Spring '09.