Marcy, Camp Internet: . . . . Mon, Aug 6, 1:53PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Take a look at the experimental field reports posted by the previous training group. All types of postings are included - text only (no images, not as compelling to read), one continuous report with images (hard to follow in one posting), destinations divided up as separate postings with images unique to each destination (easiest to read). button

Wendy Morrison, Charles Mack Elementary: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:15AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report����� Wendy Morrison����. Painted Cave������ On Tuesday, August 7, 2001, I went to the Painted Caves of the Chumash Indians. It is located off of highway 154, on Painted Cave Road, Santa Barbara, CA. button button Ranger W. C. Chapin was very helpful at answering all of our questions about the caves. button The paintings were created by Chumash Indians. Paint pigments came from minerals, hematite, or red orchre (red) diatomaceous earth (white), and manganses or charcoal. They were probably mixed with binder such as animal fat and applied to the rock with brushes made from animal tails. Chalk-like lines made with dry lumps pigment can also be seen. It is difficult to determine the age of Chumash rock art. At Painted Cave, the complex designs were painted at different times, after superimposed over those done previously. On the west wall, the black circle outlined in white may depict a total eclipse of the sun which occurred on Nov. 24, 1967. Other elements seem to have been made both earlier and later. The meaning that rock art held for its creators has not survived the passage of centuries. Shamans, or Chumash priest, may have made these paintings to influence supernatural being and forces to intervene in human affairs. The symbols may represent mythic figures, natural phenomena, and abstract concepts. These paintings remain as priceless artifact of California cultural heritage. button

Cressa, Miramonte: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Chumash Painted Cave����.. button Upon walking up to the Painted Cave I noted the brilliance of the crimson color on the cave walls. My first expression to the Ranger was, �Wow!� He said to me, � I will let the cave speak for itself for now.� The images were a cluster of circles, stars and black and white patterns. The collage of images and patterns seemed to swirl about in a mysterious way. I tried to imagine what the Chumash were thinking when they painted these images. The paintings were full of abstraction but at the same time resembled something common. I found the painting unique in the realms of cave paintings. The ones that I had seen from other areas resembled spears, hunters and animals. These, on the other hand seemed to be many things but nothing at the same time. One image that the ranger described looked as if it could be a moon eclipsing with two other planet looking up at it. Another looked like a person stretching his arms up to the sun. The ranger explained that the painting were could have been made of charcoal, iron oxide and ground up seashells. A fixative of wild cucumber juices may have also been added and in some area the fixative may have been blood. The cave left me in wonder.The drive down from the cave was amazing. I could see all the way out to the islands.

vmacy/mecca school: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Painted Cave field Trip In the hills above the Santa Barbara coastline lie the huge rocks that created recessed spaces for the Ancient Chum ash Indians and their rock paintings. As you travel the twisting and turning single lane road off of Hwy 154, a panoramic view of the Channel islands stuns the viewer with mountain tops that sit upon the Pacific Ocean like floating whales. Upon arrival at the square mile State Historical Park, the smell of oak trees surrounds the visitor with a sense of the past. After a short climb up to the cave, iron straps at the entrance of the cave stop you abruptly. It was discovered that the National Parks Service put the straps in place in the early 1900�s.

Daryl,Van Buren: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
FIELD REPORT On Tuesday August 7, 2001 we visited the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. We were required to take GPS readings in the entry garden, and then at no less than 6 other sites throughout the garden. We observed countless varieties of flora that are native to the Channel Islands. It was remarkable to witness how seemingly the Chumash people transformed useless weeds into valuable commodities Picture�..

Carolyn Montoya: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Painted Cave�c�c�c�c. Carolyn Montoya �c�c.. On Tuesday, August 7, 2001, I visited the Painted Cave of the Chumash in the hills of Santa Barbara, CA button The elevation of the area was measured by a Garmin GPS. The elevation of the area is 2453 feet above sea level.

cmacy/mecca: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:16AM PST (-0800 GMT)
On Tuesday, August 8, 2001 , our group traveled up the hills behind Santa Barbara, Ca. Our field destination was Painted Cave, elevation 2453. Painted Cave is a rock art painting site of the ancient Native American tribe , the Chumash. The cave paintings are viewed through a metal grid. This metal grid has been placed by the National Park Service to restrict direct access to the cave and ancient paintings. button

Jim Jones: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:17AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Painted Cave......... The trip to the Painted Cave on 8/7 was very interesting. We met the ranger, Wes, at the foot of the trail. He led us up the trail to the cave, which is protected by strong metal bars put up in the early 20th century. button

: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:17AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report by Sherie Brinley-Higgins Sherie, Clara, Jessica, Joan, Dwayne August 7, 2001, 9am Destination: Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens�K�K button �K.) We had a great guided tour of the island plants, and Chumash use of plants to make baskets, clothing, and cordage. We hiked a lot and learned even more from our four guides. Most plants I thought were native to Santa Barbara County are not, including avocados. We learned a lot about leaf structure and texture and how the leaf adapts to the environment, and it��s surroundings, to conserve water ,and shield itself from weather exposure. Here is the resource for Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens button

Carolyn Montoya: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:18AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This cave painting site is extremely exciting and complex! The cave was painted years ago, by the Chumash priests called the Shaman. Actual carbon dating has not been done so we do not have actual timeline of the art. The paint is believed to be a mixture of materials indigenous to the area. The paint was probably composed of hematite (red ochre), manganese (charcoal black), and limestone or shells (white). The paintings were all done in these three colors. The paint may have been mixed with animal fat enabling the painter to easily brush the colors onto the wall.

cmacy/mecca: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
It is unknown as to the symbolic meaning of these paintings. The Chumash have no historical written language and all interpetation of the painted symbols is speculative. Only three colors were used inside the cave. These colors were created from local minerals that were gathered by the Chumash . Hermatitie(red ochre), Maganese(charcoal black), and Gypsum(white) were used to create the dye for the paint. This mineral dye was then added to animal fat or blood to create a consistency which allowed for application.

Dirk, Winn: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Painted Cave: �������button I learned that the paintings were most likely done by Chumash Shamans for religious rituals invoking the intervention of the deities. We are not sure what the pictures represent, or exactly when they were done as the Chumash left no written history and traditionally a large portion of the paintings was needed for radiocarbon dating. The Parks Service has not defaced sections of the paintings for dating out of respect for the contemporary Chumash who still consider this cave a sacred religious place. button

vmacy/mecca school: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:20AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Peering through the diamond shapes holes, a limited view of tri-colored images covers the walls and ceiling. The geometric shapes tell an unknown story that was carried away with the canyon winds and rains a thousand moons ago. It is believed that the Chum ash Elders and Priests came to the caves to create or communicate with supernatural powers to intervene in human affairs. The images were painted with yucca brushes, using animal fat missed with colored earth, such as manganese or diatomaceous earth. The site is one of several in the area and has been studied extensively. For further exploration of this fascinating subject, visit the following web sites. button

cmacy/mecca: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:22AM PST (-0800 GMT)
���..It is believed that Painted Canyon was used by Shamans( priests).These Shamans sought to influence supernatural beings to incede on human behalf. Shamans painted symbols on the cave walls hoping to relay meanings obtained during induced trance.

Carolyn Montoya: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:24AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Painted Cave�c�c�c�c. Carolyn Montoya �c�c.. On Tuesday, August 7, 2001, I visited the Painted Cave of the Chumash in the hills of Santa Barbara, CA button The elevation of the area was measured by a Garmin GPS. The elevation of the area is 2453 feet above sea level. This cave painting site is extremely exciting and complex! The cave was painted years ago, by the Chumash priests called the Shaman. Actual carbon dating has not been done so we do not have actual timeline of the art. The paint is believed to be a mixture of materials indigenous to the area. The paint was probably composed of hematite (red ochre), manganese (charcoal black), and limestone or shells (white). The paintings were all done in these three colors. The paint may have been mixed with animal fat enabling the painter to easily brush the colors onto the wall. The designs themselves were probably influenced by natural phenomena, mythical figures, or could possibly represent abstract art form. The circular pattern seems to be the most common pattern seen in the cave. Other figures look like people and animals possible from the area. The most intriguing image was of the black circle outlined or edged in white with 2 other circular objects below it creating a triangular effect. Scientists have stated that on November 24, 1677, there was a total eclipse with the sun, a planet, and a star. This could have influenced the Shaman to create this image onto the cave wall. This cave is currently being protected by the National Parks. It is a wonderful artifact from the ancient Chumash Indian Tribe that can give us more clues into their past.

Cressa, Miramonte: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:24AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Museum of Natural History�� button Our second destination was the Museum of Natural History. Here I visited the Chumash room, Marine exhibit, Pygmy Mammoth exhibit and last, the butterfly exhibit. When entering the Chumash room I pondered, �What might my generation and the Chumash have in common. As I looked through the room and read the inscription on each of the exhibits I discovered finally that we do have one thing in common. We both use and have used the technology of our time to adapt to our own environment. They developed bows and arrows to be more effective hunters while we have developed self-service check stand to accommodate the high volume of customers in convenient stores. Thus making them more convenient. A camp internet resource connected to the Pygmy mammoth is button

Linda Walker of PalmView School: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report by L. Walker, August 7, 2001 .......... PAINTED CAVE ������� I could not take a GPS reading at Painted Cave because there were too many trees. ������� The Chumash Indians used iron oxide, ground gypsum, and ground up shells for pigment to paint their bright pictures. Blood was used as an organic fixative. The Chumash probably painted the images in the cave. The pictures look like the sun and the celestial system. The Shaman, medicine man, usually worked in the cave with patients. The paintings probably took place during a drug induced stupor. �����. The cave paintings are the finest rock art on sand stone. ����� SANTA BARBARA HISTORY MUSEUM ����� The Chumash used beads for money. They traded with other tribes around them. The Chumash did not have ceramic pottery. They were weavers of baskets. The Chumash used plants for clothes, baskets, and as containers to mix food. �����. The Chumash developed a wood plank canoe which held up to 10 people. They used it for fishing and traveling to other villages. ����� The Chumash had developed a way of life which worked well for them. Trading with other tribes maintained their economy. Fishing was a main source of food for them. Their lifestyle was a simpler form of our lifestyle today. They had money, a form of transportation, and a form of tribal government. button This is the link for the Painted Cave. button This is the link for the Santa Barbara Nature Museum. �� Here is a picture of painted cave

: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
������..One of the symbols on the walls is a black circle with 2 smaller circles located beneath the larger black circle. One hypothesis for meaning is a total eclipse which occurred in 1677. The Chumash were astronomers and may have depicted this spectacular event in Painted Cave.

: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
������..One of the symbols on the walls is a black circle with 2 smaller circles located beneath the larger black circle. One hypothesis for meaning is a total eclipse which occurred in 1677. The Chumash were astronomers and may have depicted this spectacular event in Painted Cave.

Ted,Van Buren: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report Ted Rice Botanical Gardens August 7, 2001 On Tuesday, August 7th, I took a fieldtrip to the Botanical Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA��� button ��������� It was a trip to look at and learn about the plants that are native to the area and also the islands. It was a chance to learn about not only the habitats of indigenous plants but also the cultural uses of them by the local tribes of the area. It was a trip to look at and learn about the plants that are native to the area and also the islands. It was a chance to learn about not only the habitats of indigenous plants but also the cultural uses of them by the local tribes of the area. The goals of the project were: -take a main GPS reading in the entry of the gardens� -take 6 other readings while within the gardens of plants that grow not only in the gardens but also on at least one of the Channel Islands..record the names, LAT, LONG of the 6 plants chosen -sketch a leaf� photograph the 6 plants���� Answer the follow questions: 1. What native plants have been used by the Chumash for basket making?���. 2. What plants served as important foods for native peoples?���.

: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:30AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Defacing of the Chumash Painted Cave.

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dirk: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:31AM PST (-0800 GMT)

dirk: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:32AM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Chumash used mineral extracts to form the paints that they used. Iron ore was used to create the red paint, charcoal was most likely used for black paint, and either diatomaceous earth, gypsum, or ground sea shells. Some type of organic material was used as a fixative for the paints. Scientists suspect that animal fat or blood from different animals, including humans, was used for this purpose. This would allow for radiocarbon dating at some future point. These caves were not protected from vandalism until the early 20th century. There are several marks of recent civilization interacting with these ruins in the form of graffiti, carvings, and litter inside of the gate that protects the cave.

HHooverVic: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:33AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Botanical Gardens by Howard Hoover The Mission G.P. Sible challenge required an examination of the flora at Botanical Gardens in Santa Barbara, August 6, 2001. Include in this briefing are the GPS readings for the twelve different locations I explored during my visit to the Botanical Gardens. A majority of the horticultural specimens examined during my visit to the Botanic Garden are found on the Channel Islands. The GPS locations are provided so others, who may be interested, can find the flora described in this field report.

Sharon, Victoria: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:34AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field report for the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens on August 6, 2001 produced by Sharon Schumm, RUSD, Victoria Elementary. Mission G.P.Sible challenge destination begins with the Botanic Gardens in Santa Barbara, August 6, 2001. In this briefing, I will provide my GPS readings for 12 different locations throughout the Botanic Gardens. Also, included are pictures of the different varieties of flora on the Channel Islands.

Sharon, Victoria: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:35AM PST (-0800 GMT)
First marker: Description: The Ironwood tree (Santa Cruz Island Tree) was found at the entry of the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. Latitude: 34.45697� Longitude: -119.70926� Elevation: 735�

Sharon, Victoria: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:36AM PST (-0800 GMT)
2nd Marker: Description: Deer grass is used for basket weaving. The flowering stems were used for the foundation of coiled baskets. Also seen were cattails, in which their roots were used for food and tule, which was used for shelter. Latitude: 34.457748� Longitude: -119.70978 Elevation: 734�

HHooverVic: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:36AM PST (-0800 GMT)
First marker: Description: The Ironwood tree (Lyonothamnus floribundus), also known as the Santa Cruz Island Tree was found at the entry of the botanical gardens. This tree is a member of the rose family. Fossil evidence indicates this tree was common on the California mainland between six and sixteen million years ago. Latitude: 34.45697� Longitude: -119.70926� Elevation: 735�

Sharon, Victoria: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:37AM PST (-0800 GMT)
3rd Marker: Description: Alum root (Heuchera maxima) from the Northern Channel Island Latitude: 34.45805� Longitude: -119.70978� Elevation: 719�

nieto, victoria: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:42AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Destination #1 Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Joseph Nieto www.campinternet.net Our first Mission G.P.S.IBLE challenge destination begins with the Botanic Gardens in Santa Barbara, August 6, 2001. In this briefing, I will share my GPS readings of 12 different readings throughout the Botanic Gardens. Also, included will be pictures of plants that grow on the Channel Islands along with sketches of each plant.

nieto, victoria: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:43AM PST (-0800 GMT)
First marker: Description: The Santa Cruz Island Ironwood Tree was found at the entry of the botanical gardens. In 1935, this species, a member of the rose family, was adopted as the Santa Barbara County tree. It is also the logo plant of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. These trees are found on the California Channel Islands of San Clemente, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa. Latitude: 34.45697� Longitude: -119.70926� Elevation: 735�

nieto, victoria: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:44AM PST (-0800 GMT)
2nd Marker: Description: Deer grass was used for basket weaving. Also seen were cattails, in which their roots were used for food and tule, which was used for shelter. Latitude: 34.457748� Longitude: -119.70978 Elevation: 734�

Victoria Team: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:47AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Mission G.P.SIBLE challenge destination begins with the Botanic Gardens in Santa Barbara, August 6, 2001. In this briefing, I will share my GPS readings of twelve different locations throughout the Botanical Gardens. Also, included will be pictures of plants of the Channel Islands. All of the markers used were those plants indicative of Santa Barbara. Native plants used by the Chumash Indians for basket weaving were hemp, rushes, cattails, and grape vines. The plants used for food included acorns, cattails, Island Oak, and Bay Leaf. One of our team members drew sketches of various plants, which I was not able to scan for the briefing. He did do a very fine job, however. First marker: Description: The Ironwood tree (Santa Cruz Island Tree) was found at the entry of the botanical gardens. Latitude: 34.45697� Longitude: -119.70926� Elevation: 735� 2nd Marker: Description: Deer grass is used for basket weaving. Also seen were cattails. Their roots were used for food. Tule was used for shelter. Latitude: 34.457748� Longitude: -119.70978 Elevation: 734� 3rd Marker: Description: Alum root (heuchera maxima) from the Northern Channel Island Latitude: 34.45805� Longitude: -119.70978� Elevation: 719� 4th Marker: Description: Golden rod (Salidago californica) Latitude: 34.45830� Longitude: -119.70976� Elevation: 723� 5th Marker: Description: Three awn grass (Aristida) Additionally, I saw a sundial indicating the latitude as 34� 25� and longitude as 119� 42�. Latitude: 34.45845� Longitude: -119.70945� Elevation: 721� 6th Marker: Description: Island Oak found in Santa Cruz. This tree was used for food. Latitude: 34.95854� Longitude: -119.70962� Elevation: 731� 7th Marker: Description: Lemonade Berry was also used for food. Latitude: 34.45868� Longitude: -119.70953� Elevation: 743� 8th Marker: Description: California Bay Tree was a trade item important to the Chumash. They used it for insect repellent and wooden bowls. Latitude: 34.45858� Longitude: -119.71017� Elevation: 762� 9th Marker: Description: Dudleya is an endemic plant to the islands. The Island Mallow (Lavatera assurgent) is also endemic to the islands. Buckwheat (arborscens) is endemic to Santa Cruz Island. Latitude: 34.45651� Longitude: -119.71062� Elevation: 611� 10th Marker: Description: Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata) is found on the Santa Cruz Island Latitude: 34.45610� Longitude: -119.71110� Elevation: 664� 11th Marker: Description: Torrey Pines (Pinus Torreyana) found on the Santa Rosa Island used for boat making and food. Latitude: 34.45611� Longitude: -119.71069� Elevation: 598� 12th Marker: Description: Monkey flower (Mimulus aurantacus) and purple sage. Latitude: 34.45560� Longitude: -119.71069� Elevation: 649� Dogbane (Apooynum cannabinum), narrow leaf and broadleaf milkweed were trade items from the mainland that were used for basket making. The inner bark fiber from the big leaf maple and flannel bush were used to make straps, ropes, and belts. Surf grass (phyllopadix scouleri) was used for mats and baskets. The Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens was filled with stunning landscapes of the redwood forest and a depiction of the Channel Islands. The island section was filled with unique endemic species of the island flora. For more information regarding the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens can be located at button

Wendy Morrison/Charles Mack Elementary: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:57AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Wendy Morrison����.. Field Report������. Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara����� On August 8, 2001, I visited the Museum of Natural History in Santa Barbara. button This is a wonderful museum of many different displays. My main focus is the Chumash Indian display. The Chumash were wonderful for making baskets that were used to carry their food such as acorns, fish, tuna, shell fish, nuts and plants native to the area. The Santa Barbara Museum has the second largest collections of baskets made by the Chumash. One basket was made as a gift for the governor of Mexico. One interesting fact about the baskets were that they were made always coiling to the right, made from the juncos plant. button The Chumash did beautiful work on their baskets. The Chumash were the first settlers here in the Santa Barbara area. They wore animal skins over the womens bottom half of their bodies, and some jewelry. The Chumash did not use clay pottery, they were pots used from soapstone. button

Teacher Joni: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 11:59AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report Joan Ward, Maple Elementary School, FUSD Tuesday, August 7, 2001 9am.PST Destination: Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Elevation 357 ft. Latitude 34,45681 Longitude � 119, 70977 button The Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens provides numerous trails that wind through various types of flora, many labeled with their common and botanical names. Our trail guide, Sallie, pointed out the plants that were located on the different Channel Islands. One plant that we examined was the Climbing Pensteman. This plant is found on Santa Rosa Island, and Anacapa Island. button It�s long red petals create a funnel which is easily accessed by hummingbirds, who provide its pollination. We also examined some lovely Goldenrod. I can say that now, because I learned that there is a misconception about this wildflower. Many people think that Goldenrod is responsible for their sneezing and watery eyes, but in fact it is the Ragweed that often grows alongside Goldenrod, that is the culprit. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. I learned about many of the plants that thrive on the Channel Islands. I also learned how the Native Americans used many of these plants in their daily lives.

August Kraemer Victoria Elementary: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 12:17AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Victoria Elementary Riverside, CA �Oh the Places We Will Go..� August Kraemer Home webpage button Camp Internet website button Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Field Report August 7, 2001 Mission G.P.Sible challenge destination begins with the Botanic Gardens in Santa Barbara, August 6, 2001. In this briefing, I will share our GPS readings of 13 different readings throughout the Botanic Gardens. button This is the Old Mission Dam and Aqueduct button button See the Victoria Team�s Field Report for the rest of our report.

Clara Alvear: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 1:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Clara Alvear � Wednesday August 8, 2001, 10:31 AM PST Destination 1 Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Button Elevation 357 ft. Latitude 34.45681 Longitude � 119.70977 On Tuesday, August 7, 2001 we visited the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. At the entrance we saw a group plants that grow in the Channel Islands. The plants we saw t this point were the Island Ironwood, the Coastal Live Oak and the Sticky Monkey. At our second station at an elevation of 357 ft. Latitude 34.45752, Longitude � 119.70975, we saw a beautiful pond with turtles and little fish. The pond had a lot of juncos, which were used by the Chumash for weaving baskets and as cord for tying different things.

Clara Alvear: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 1:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Wednesday August 8, 2001, 10:31 AM PST Destination 1 Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Button Elevation 357 ft. Latitude 34.45681 Longitude � 119.70977 On Tuesday, August 7, 2001 we visited the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. ( button ) At the entrance we saw a group plants that grow in the Channel Islands. The plants we saw t this point were the Island Ironwood, the Coastal Live Oak and the Sticky Monkey

Clara Alvear: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 1:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Wednesday August 8, 2001, 10:31 AM PST Destination 1 Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Button Elevation 357 ft. Latitude 34.45681 Longitude � 119.70977 On Tuesday, August 7, 2001 we visited the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. ( button ) At the entrance we saw a group plants that grow in the Channel Islands. The plants we saw t this point were the Island Ironwood, the Coastal Live Oak and the Sticky Monkey

: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 1:38PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Wednesday August 8, 2001, 10:31 AM PST Destination 1 Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Button Elevation 357 ft. Latitude 34.45681 Longitude � 119.70977 On Tuesday, August 7, 2001 we visited the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. button At the entrance we saw a group plants that grow in the Channel Islands. The plants we saw t this point were the Island Ironwood, the Coastal Live Oak and the Sticky Monkey. button At our second station at an elevation of 357 ft. Latitude 34.45752, Longitude � 119.70975, we saw a beautiful pond with turtles and little fish. The pond had a lot of juncos, which were used by the Chumash for weaving baskets and as cord for tying different things. button

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Wendy Morrison/Charles Mack Elementary: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 3:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report����� Wendy Morrison����. Painted Cave������ On Tuesday, August 7, 2001, I went to the Painted Caves of the Chumash Indians. It is located off of highway 154, on Painted Cave Road, Santa Barbara, CA. button Ranger W. C. Chapin was very helpful at answering all of our questions about the caves. The paintings were created by Chumash Indians. Paint pigments came from minerals, hematite, or red orchre (red) diatomaceous earth (white), and manganses or charcoal. They were probably mixed with binder such as animal fat and applied to the rock with brushes made from animal tails. Chalk-like lines made with dry lumps pigment can also be seen. It is difficult to determine the age of Chumash rock art. At Painted Cave, the complex designs were painted at different times, after superimposed over those done previously. On the west wall, the black circle outlined in white may depict a total eclipse of the sun which occurred on Nov. 24, 1967. Other elements seem to have been made both earlier and later. The meaning that rock art held for its creators has not survived the passage of centuries. Shamans, or Chumash priest, may have made these paintings to influence supernatural being and forces to intervene in human affairs. The symbols may represent mythic figures, natural phenomena, and abstract concepts. These paintings remain as priceless artifact of California cultural heritage.

Jim Jones: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 3:39PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Painted Cave��.. The trip to the Painted Cave on 8/7 was very interesting. We met the ranger, Wes, at the foot of the trail. He led us up the trail to the cave, which is protected by strong metal bars put up in the early 20th century. Although it was poorly lit inside the cave we could see the drawings pretty clearly. Wes said it was because the Chumash who made the drawings used some kind of fixative, possibly blood (not known whether it was human or animal blood). The drawings were brightly colored in spite of their age.

Clara Alvear: . . . . Wed, Aug 8, 3:53PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Wednesday August 8, 2001, 10:31 AM PST Destination 1 Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens Button Elevation 357 ft. Latitude 34.45681 Longitude � 119.70977 On Tuesday, August 7, 2001 we visited the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. ( button ) At the entrance we saw a group plants that grow in the Channel Islands. The plants we saw t this point were the Island Ironwood, the Coastal Live Oak and the Sticky Monkey. At our second station at an elevation of 357 ft. Latitude 34.45752, Longitude � 119.70975, we saw a beautiful pond with turtles and little fish. The pond had a lot of juncos, which were used by the Chumash for weaving baskets and as cord for tying different things.

HooverNietoVic: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 12:10AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DESTINATION #2 MISSION SANTA BARBARA FIELD REPORT 08/09/2001 TEAM #9 JOE NIETO & HOWARD HOOVER Our second destination for the Camp Internet training in Santa Barbara, California was the Santa Barbara Mission founded in December of the year 1786. Fray Junipero Serra founded this mission approximately two hundred and fifteen years ago. This single man is said to be the founder of many missions along the California coastline. Using the GPS (Global Positioning System) unit, we discovered the exact latitude, longitude, and elevation of the mission location as follows: Latitude = 34.43783� Longitude = -119.71314� Elevation = 315 feet The Chumash tribe was the group of Native Americans that inhabited the area of the mission before the Spaniards and missionaries arrived. We do not call them �Indians,� for the early European settlers and explorers of the New World mistook this land for the location of India. (Too bad they did not have GPS!) We found out that over four thousand Chumash Native Americans were baptized into the Christian religion. Although museum literature insists that the native people �voluntarily� worked for the friars and lived within the confines of the mission lands, we felt that our prior knowledge of history found this to be false. The main question is: were the native peoples really treated fairly like the missionary claimed or was this just a fa�ade? We do know that the Chumash were the workers who built the mission, made candles, and engaged in other forms of manual labor. Did they do these things willingly or has history been exaggerated? Nevertheless, mission history tells us that the Chumash faired well in their many duties. There were various Chumash artifacts on display in the mission�s self-guided tour. We observed Chumash baskets, skin covered clubs, mortar and pestles used for grinding food, steatite bowls, stone arrowheads, arrow straightners, metate and mano, stone effigies, axes, and animal snares. Below is a sketch of an animal snare that the Chumash probably used to catch small game. Now, let us introduce you to The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island. It is said that a young Native American child was accidentally left on the island by her mother. The only early attempt to rescue her by her mother failed due to high winds that were jeopardizing the safety of the ship. It was not until the year 1853 that Captain George Nidever was sent by Father Gonzalez Rubio to find the missing girl. At the age of fifty, the lone woman was brought back to the mission at Santa Barbara. There she was baptized, Juana Maria, by the mission fathers who were living in Santa Barbara at the time. Shortly after the baptism, she died from fruit and vegetables that she had overindulged in. Her exact burial site, in the mission graveyard, is unknown. However, in 1928 a bronze plaque on the back wall of the mission tower on the cemetery side was placed in her honor. The inscription reads: JUANA MARIA INDIAN WOMAN ABANDONED SAN NICHOLAS ISLAND FOUND AND BROUGHT TO SANTA BARBARA BY CAPTAIN GEORGE NIDEVER IN 1853 SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1928 For a complete story of the Lone Woman, go to: button For more information on the Santa Barbara Mission, go to: button - For Lone Woman Story

HooverNietoVic: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 12:19AM PST (-0800 GMT)
This picture of the graveyard where the Lone woman and over 4000 Chumash Indians are buried:

Hoover&NietoVic: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 12:26AM PST (-0800 GMT)
DESTINATION #3 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FIELD REPORT 08/09/2001 TEAM #9 JOE NIETO & HOWARD HOOVER Our third and final destination during the Camp Internet training was the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. There were many scientific aspects to discover in this museum, but we were the most interested in the Chumash hall exhibit. There was a wide array of exhibits pertaining to this particular Native American tribe. Just outside the museum entrance was a whale skeleton display. It is believed that the Lone Woman used such bones as building materials. The exact location of the museum is as follows: Latitude = 34.44116� Longitude = -119.71488� Elevation = 299 feet The Chumash were primarily a hunter and gatherer culture. There were abundant amounts of tuna, acorns, seeds, bulbs, green plants, deer, bears, and pine nuts in the area. It is also said that there were herds of antelope and elk to be hunted. There were various preparation and storage containers on display in the museum hall. We viewed baskets and large mortars and pestles that were used by the Chumash for pounding food. Below is a sketching of a Chumash steatite pot used for cooking. The clothing and housing of the Chumash people came directly from natural sources of hunting and gathering. The loincloth type clothing consisted of animal hides and skins. The babies appeared to be dressed in small game furs such as rabbit and fox. Their homes were made of reeds that were gathered in the area. The dwellings are circular in shape and look somewhat like a dome. The house is built by first erecting a skeletal structure out of willow. This was covered with layers of overlapping reed, starting from the bottom and working toward the top. There was an opening left at the top so smoke could escape during the winter months when fires where kept burning inside the dwellings for warmth. For more information, log onto the museum�s web page at www.sbnature.com

August Kraemer and Cressa Glenn: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 2:31PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Lotusland 8-9-01 button Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation 695 Ashley Rd., Santa Barbara CA 93108 805/969.3767 "Lotusland is a 37-acre botanic garden and former estate situated in the foothills of Montecito to the east of the city of Santa Barbara. The gardens now covering the estate were created by the former opera singer and socialite Madame Ganna Walska, who owned the property from 1941 until her death in 1984. During her ownership, Madame Walska improved upon existing gardens and created new landscapes that comprise the present exotic collections." Latitude W -119.65804 Longitude N 34.44322 "The non-profit Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation was established by Madame Walska to assume ownership of the property and operation of the estate after her death. The Foundation�s goal is to preserve and enhance the plant collections, foster an increased knowledge of the rare plants at Lotusland, and contribute to conservation efforts world wide. Lotusland presents an artistic landscape display to visitors�whose numbers are limited to preserve the private estate character of its gardens�while preserving some of the most unusual and endangered plants in the world." Succulent Garden Latitude W-119.65837 Longitude N 34.44154 Lotus Pond Latitude W-119.65826 Longitude N 34.44271 Fern Garden /Pool Latitude W-119.65811 Longitude N 34.44377

L. Walker Palm View: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 3:05PM PST (-0800 GMT)
---- LOTUSLAND, Santa Barbara August 9, 2001 Latitude 34.44322 Longitude �119.65804 Elevation 564 feet ������.. Lotusland was built as a private residence in 1920. There were several owners before Madame Ganna Walska bought the house and property in 1941. She became very interested in creating gardens on her extensive property. Her property includes 15 gardens. In 1958, she established the Lotusland Foundation to preserve her house and gardens for future generations to enjoy. ������� Lotusland has an Australian garden, Japanese garden, Water garden, Blue garden, Cactus garden, Fern garden, Bromeliad garden, Succulent garden, Butterfly garden, and Cycad garden. I saw some interesting plants at the garden, some of which are: a Monterey Cypress that is over 100 years old, the weeping bamboo, a large Lotus garden, which was started in the old swimming pool, and a swimming pool with abalone shells around it. The web page will give more information- button ����..

L. Walker Palm View: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 3:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Linda Walker---- LOTUSLAND, Santa Barbara August 9, 2001 Latitude 34.44322 Longitude �119.65804 Elevation 564 feet ������.. Lotusland was built as a private residence in 1920. There were several owners before Madame Ganna Walska bought the house and property in 1941. She became very interested in creating gardens on her extensive property. Her property includes 15 gardens. In 1958, she established the Lotusland Foundation to preserve her house and gardens for future generations to enjoy. ������� Lotusland has an Australian garden, Japanese garden, Water garden, Blue garden, Cactus garden, Fern garden, Bromeliad garden, Succulent garden, Butterfly garden, and Cycad garden. I saw some interesting plants at the garden, some of which are: a Monterey Cypress that is over 100 years old, the weeping bamboo, a large Lotus garden, which was started in the old swimming pool, and a swimming pool with abalone shells around it. The web page will give more information- button ����.. The cactus garden. The lotus pond. The 100+ year old Monterey Cypress. Weeping Euphorbia

Sea Center Group: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 3:24PM PST (-0800 GMT)
August 9, 2001 Our team�s destination today was the Sea Center and the Maritime Museum. Team Members: Sharon Schumm, Linda Boyer, Sue Hoffman, Clara Alvear, Joan Ward, and Dwayne Palasek. The entry to Stearn�s Warf was 18� above sea level and its latitude was 34.41006 and the longitude was �119.68590. This was the place that soldiers tricked Pirate Bouchard. The Sea Center elevation was 14�, latitude 34.41069, and longitude �119.68587. The Natural History Museum runs the Sea Center. For more information regarding the Sea Center refer their web site at www.sbnature.org. We visited the Sea Center Museum first, which had beautiful displays, which included the California Spiny Lobster, which is 40 years old and weighs about 10 pounds. Also, the California Garibaldi (state fish) was in the same tank. The law protects the Garibaldi. It�s a territorial fish, which protects the female�s eggs until they have hatched. 40 pound lobster named �Boris� star fish Garibaldi Fish In the touch tanks were a variety of invertebrates that fascinated our team. The largest invertebrate is the giant squid (not in the touch tank). There were shark eggs from a swell shark. The gestation of the shark egg is anywhere from seven to eighteen months depending on the temperature of the water. The colder the water, the longer the gestation. The sea cucumber was one of our favorites. For protection is will literally spill its guts or eviscerate. It can grow a new set of innards in about two months. Other spiny-skinned echinodermata included sea stars and sea urchins. Of the gastropods family, we viewed a large sea hare (slug), which can grow to more than a foot long. It feeds on surf grass and kelp. It needs to be handled carefully or it will emit a deep purple �ink� for protection. In the decapod family was a masking crab. It attaches anemones, sponges, bits of shell and seaweed to its shell for camouflage. It shed its shell like a snake. We saw one eating a kelp snake quite daintily with its little claws. Masking Crab After our wonderful experience at the Sea Center, we went to the Maritime Museum where we had a delightful guide named Brook Sawyer. An 88-year-old veteran of sea navigation. The Maritime Museum was founded in July of 1999. Its mission statement is as follows: Its purpose is to preserve and present to the public the maritime heritage of California�s Central Coast, while providing ongoing education to the masses to study and record human interaction with the marine environment. Brook Sawyer stated that we could join today!!! With a sizeable donation, we can have our name place on one of the museum�s exhibit. In the exhibit of Winfield Scott, we learned that it shipwrecked off the Coast of Anacapa Island in 1853. The latitude where it was found stranded was N 34� 00.8 minutes, W -119� .23. The Winfield Scott was famous as the Gold Rush passenger streamer. It carried passengers from Panama to California. Our next viewing was the first diving apparatus designed and put into use by William Sadler in the 1840�s. The diving apparatus not only consisted of the helmet and suit, but additionally a two-man machine that had to be pumped consistently to provide the oxygen for the diver. There were only three, ever in the world, diving suits of the nature and one in America. It was the world�s first surface-supplied military diving unit to remove the wreck of the Royal George, which sunk in 1782. Diving Helmet Pump and Helmet Diving Suit Our team�s favorite display was the Supply Ships exhibit. The particular exhibit reminds us of a story of Spanish and Mexican colonization of Santa Barbara. The La Favorita carried supplies from San Blas, Mexico to Alta California in the 1780�s. It was purchased by Spanish officials in 1778 and traveled four times to Santa Barbara. It was retired in 1791. The hide and tallow ship transported 40,000 cowhides from the late 1820�s to the early 1840�s. Trade opened Alta California to the outside world. Also included in this exhibit was two manipoles, which were two silk strips of cloth worn by priests over their left arm during mass. During the early days, the towels were used for perspiration. The silk was either China red or black from Mexico. The red signified joy and was used during advent. The Mexican black manipole was used during mourning occasions and on Good Friday. Manipoles Cross section of a hide and tallow ship Silk Shawl Due to time restraints, we were unable to view the exhibits in depth and are looking forward to returning at a later date.

Sea Center Group: . . . . Thu, Aug 9, 3:25PM PST (-0800 GMT)
August 9, 2001 Our team�s destination today was the Sea Center and the Maritime Museum. Team Members: Sharon Schumm, Linda Boyer, Sue Hoffman, Clara Alvear, Joan Ward, and Dwayne Palasek. The entry to Stearn�s Warf was 18� above sea level and its latitude was 34.41006 and the longitude was �119.68590. This was the place that soldiers tricked Pirate Bouchard. The Sea Center elevation was 14�, latitude 34.41069, and longitude �119.68587. The Natural History Museum runs the Sea Center. For more information regarding the Sea Center refer their web site at www.sbnature.org. We visited the Sea Center Museum first, which had beautiful displays, which included the California Spiny Lobster, which is 40 years old and weighs about 10 pounds. Also, the California Garibaldi (state fish) was in the same tank. The law protects the Garibaldi. It�s a territorial fish, which protects the female�s eggs until they have hatched. 40 pound lobster named �Boris� star fish Garibaldi Fish In the touch tanks were a variety of invertebrates that fascinated our team. The largest invertebrate is the giant squid (not in the touch tank). There were shark eggs from a swell shark. The gestation of the shark egg is anywhere from seven to eighteen months depending on the temperature of the water. The colder the water, the longer the gestation. The sea cucumber was one of our favorites. For protection is will literally spill its guts or eviscerate. It can grow a new set of innards in about two months. Other spiny-skinned echinodermata included sea stars and sea urchins. Of the gastropods family, we viewed a large sea hare (slug), which can grow to more than a foot long. It feeds on surf grass and kelp. It needs to be handled carefully or it will emit a deep purple �ink� for protection. In the decapod family was a masking crab. It attaches anemones, sponges, bits of shell and seaweed to its shell for camouflage. It shed its shell like a snake. We saw one eating a kelp snake quite daintily with its little claws. Masking Crab After our wonderful experience at the Sea Center, we went to the Maritime Museum where we had a delightful guide named Brook Sawyer. An 88-year-old veteran of sea navigation. The Maritime Museum was founded in July of 1999. Its mission statement is as follows: Its purpose is to preserve and present to the public the maritime heritage of California�s Central Coast, while providing ongoing education to the masses to study and record human interaction with the marine environment. Brook Sawyer stated that we could join today!!! With a sizeable donation, we can have our name place on one of the museum�s exhibit. In the exhibit of Winfield Scott, we learned that it shipwrecked off the Coast of Anacapa Island in 1853. The latitude where it was found stranded was N 34� 00.8 minutes, W -119� .23. The Winfield Scott was famous as the Gold Rush passenger streamer. It carried passengers from Panama to California. Our next viewing was the first diving apparatus designed and put into use by William Sadler in the 1840�s. The diving apparatus not only consisted of the helmet and suit, but additionally a two-man machine that had to be pumped consistently to provide the oxygen for the diver. There were only three, ever in the world, diving suits of the nature and one in America. It was the world�s first surface-supplied military diving unit to remove the wreck of the Royal George, which sunk in 1782. Diving Helmet Pump and Helmet Diving Suit Our team�s favorite display was the Supply Ships exhibit. The particular exhibit reminds us of a story of Spanish and Mexican colonization of Santa Barbara. The La Favorita carried supplies from San Blas, Mexico to Alta California in the 1780�s. It was purchased by Spanish officials in 1778 and traveled four times to Santa Barbara. It was retired in 1791. The hide and tallow ship transported 40,000 cowhides from the late 1820�s to the early 1840�s. Trade opened Alta California to the outside world. Also included in this exhibit was two manipoles, which were two silk strips of cloth worn by priests over their left arm during mass. During the early days, the towels were used for perspiration. The silk was either China red or black from Mexico. The red signified joy and was used during advent. The Mexican black manipole was used during mourning occasions and on Good Friday. Manipoles Cross section of a hide and tallow ship Silk Shawl Due to time restraints, we were unable to view the exhibits in depth and are looking forward to returning at a later date.