Adventures at the WV Botanical Garden Presented by: Tyler Wylie Presented to: Kristi Wood

Facts about the WCBG

Facts About the WVBG  Recreational Park located outside of Morgantown on Tyrone Road.  Preserved from the old Tibbs Creek Reservoir  Maintained and managed by George Longenecker

Here’s George!!  Great Guy

My Involvement  Started work at the WVBG at the end of October.  Worked on various small projects with Mr. Longenecker.  Jobs ranged from maintenance to agricultural purposes.

My Various Jobs  Composting Chrysanthemums  Planting in the Nursery  General work in the Maintenance Area  Fence mending/building  Sunday Openings and Informant  Some surveying  Landscaping

My Primary Project  Mostly I participated in small projects that George needed taken care of.  The largest project I was involved in was the construction of a border fence at the entrance.  I helped survey the border for the fences position, and helped complete the fences construction.

The Border Fence

Another View

Mr. Longenecker’s House  I also had the privilege on my last day of work to visit George’s house while delivering some equipment.  It was constructed on a cliff-edge, and extends down the face of the cliff.  In other words, George has a cliff in his living room, how fascinating!!!!

George’s Amazing Home Notice the cliff-edge and plants, located inside the front door (top-center).

George’s Home Cont.  His woodshed is located in a split underneath the house (dark patch on the right).

George’s Home Cont. Bedroom Bathroom

What I’ve Learned  Importance of Recreation in growing urbanized areas.  Added understanding of my responsibilities to the natural world around me.  Time Management  Engineering Inspiration

My New Inspiration  After seeing the amazing design of Mr. Longenecker’s Home, I have become inspired in a new way.  Engineering obviously has no limitations to terrain.  Never believe nothing can be done with a site that is proclaimed “unbuildable”.

In Conclusion  I greatly enjoyable the experience!  Helped inspire me in Environmental Engineering.  I feel that I have made a difference.  Many thanks extended to Kristi Wood and George Longenecker!