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Careers in Conservation
Fourth annual field trip connects students with working professionals in environmental engineering and wetlands conservation
Tuesday, October 13 marked the 4th annual Careers in Conservation Field Trip for the IB Environmental Systems and Societies (IBESS) class, organized in partnership with Resource Environmental Solutions LLC (RES) and Broad Water Innovations (BWI). This annual trip connects students directly with working professionals involved in environmental engineering and conservation surrounding wetlands.
About a dozen Trinity students began the day canoeing the James River at Huguenot Flatwater, where they sampled fish populations and measured turbidity to assess the impact of sedimentation on river health.
The group then visited the University of Richmond’s Eco-Corridor at Gambles Mill. Hosted by representatives from RES, BWI, and UR’s Office of Sustainability, students rotated through four hands-on stations to learn how wetlands are assessed and protected. Field scientists from RES guided them in identifying wetland soils and plants, as well as evaluating macroinvertebrate and fish diversity.
The day concluded with a career panel featuring environmental scientists, lawyers, policymakers, and business owners. Panelists shared their career paths, discussed the future of wetland protection, and answered student questions.
Dylan Norvell is the Trinity science teacher who teaches the IB Environmental Systems and Societies class. He said the idea for the trip sprung from his own career explorations as a young scientist.
“When I was deciding on a field of study, I didn't know how to translate my passion for nature into a career,” he said. “My goal is for students to leave this class not only with a strong understanding of environmental systems, but with a clear picture of potential career pathways available to them.”
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