[Workshop] Garmin GPS Navigation

Led by graduate student, Jared Anderson-Huxley, students were taught how to use the Garmin InReach GPS unit to learn how to navigate without cellular reception or Wifi while at the remote field site.

Students were taught how to plot points, features and tools within the Garmin unit, emergency communication, and how to navigate using the Garmin.

After explaining the features of the Garmin, Jared sent the students out to navigate to a mystery plot on the UCR campus. The photo on the right shows the students at the designated spot.

[Post-Trip Reflection]: This workshop proved very valuable for the students when they got to the field. Many unforeseen circumstances regarding the field site occurred the day-of, so having the Garmin and knowledge of how to use it was extremely useful throughout the day.