Logistics
We will drive minivans to the NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC), planning to arrive at 11:00 am (Mountain Time) on Friday, August 30, 2024 (see DREC-directions.png). This will mean departing Fargo at 7:00 a.m. or earlier. We will be camping at the NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center. At the station, you will have access to showers and lab space in the evenings. The director of the station is Dr. Chris Augustin. You will have 6 days to complete the mapping of an 8 square mile area of rugged, badlands terrain. You need to be prepared for, and be well-equipped for, long days in the field. You will need to be prepared for any type of weather. Previous groups have experienced all types of weather from 100 degree days to freezing temperatures and snow. You may cook your own meals using the DREC kitchen if you so wish or you may eat in Dickinson. After dinner, we will work on notes and maps, and start drafting the report. We will return to Fargo Thursday, Sept. 5. (Note - this description is subject to change due to circumstances).
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