Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to create a resource for those who visit the Spencer J. Roemer Arboretum, a natural area preserved on the south side of campus. The information on the entrance kiosk has not been updated since 2013. By renewing the kiosk at the front of the Arboretum, visitors will have easy access to updated information including a trail map, trail conditions, native and invasive species, potentially harmful species, trail etiquette, and the history and purpose of the Arboretum. In the fall, we did extensive research on nature interpretation and the parts of the kiosk that required visual and informational renewal. We collected previous map files and integrated these with new GIS layers of an arboretum trail map on QGIS, while experimenting with symbology and readability. We also gathered information on the Arboretum’s ecosystems and biodiversity from professors, events, and online sources. Key species were selected, along with photographs and the appropriate information for each. Furthermore, we looked into past and present research projects, management efforts, and resources such as iNaturalist and trail cameras. Sustainability in higher education is a value of SUNY Geneseo. In understanding how to protect and preserve our planet, environmental education is key. As a hotspot for student research as well as a natural space for mindful recreation, the Arboretum offers a variety of uses. Our map is important for visitor safety and accessibility, and an updated narrative on the history and ecology is both engaging and educational for visitors.
Recommended Citation
Hinckley, Ella; Carbone, Kaitlin; and Forthman, Kayla, "191 - Renewal of the Arboretum Kiosk 1" (2025). GREAT Day Posters. 51.
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/great-day-symposium/great-day-2025/posters-2025/51
191 - Renewal of the Arboretum Kiosk 1
The purpose of this project is to create a resource for those who visit the Spencer J. Roemer Arboretum, a natural area preserved on the south side of campus. The information on the entrance kiosk has not been updated since 2013. By renewing the kiosk at the front of the Arboretum, visitors will have easy access to updated information including a trail map, trail conditions, native and invasive species, potentially harmful species, trail etiquette, and the history and purpose of the Arboretum. In the fall, we did extensive research on nature interpretation and the parts of the kiosk that required visual and informational renewal. We collected previous map files and integrated these with new GIS layers of an arboretum trail map on QGIS, while experimenting with symbology and readability. We also gathered information on the Arboretum’s ecosystems and biodiversity from professors, events, and online sources. Key species were selected, along with photographs and the appropriate information for each. Furthermore, we looked into past and present research projects, management efforts, and resources such as iNaturalist and trail cameras. Sustainability in higher education is a value of SUNY Geneseo. In understanding how to protect and preserve our planet, environmental education is key. As a hotspot for student research as well as a natural space for mindful recreation, the Arboretum offers a variety of uses. Our map is important for visitor safety and accessibility, and an updated narrative on the history and ecology is both engaging and educational for visitors.
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