Abstract
Get Involved: Volunteering Locally Using Data Collection and Cartographic Expertise
Track: Parks and Natural Reserves
Author(s): Chad Flynn
After being inspired at the 2008 UC by Dr. Peter Raven who said, “The earth is a garden and we must cultivate it”, I decided to put my GIS expertise to use for a good cause. I immediately thought of my local Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden. After contacting the board of directors, we arranged to meet and take a personalized tour. Seeing their minimalistic website, lack of budget I knew that I could offer my help. I created some custom data entry forms in ArcPad to GPS the garden boundaries, paths, plants, trees and various other features located within it. I then took that data and transferred it to my ArcGIS desktop environment and began the mapping process. Using various cartographic techniques, and collaborating with the Garden’s board of directors, I created a detailed map of the garden which is now posted on their website for visitors to see.
Chad Flynn
SWCA
625 Fair Oaks Avenue
Suite 180
South Pasadena , California 91030
United States
Phone: (626) 240-0587
E-mail: chad.flynn@gmail.com