upon starting this class i was some what unsure on what to expect, but after these past two weeks i now have a better understanding on what the class will be like. some of my more obvious goals (to me anyways) are to become more connected to this area of the Black River Watershed, by talking to the local folk and hearing their stories of how this area used to be and possibly where it is going from here. As well as working on my skill (or lack there) of writing papers. As for expectations I dully expect there to be a somewhat heavy workload and deadlines that must be met, but also some fluctuation because this is the first time the class has been offered here and it still in its developmental stages.

over all i hope that this class turns out well and we all together learn more about the area in which we inhabit here in Vermont.