Greetings!
It's reptile time again (see events below)! Check out what's going on this month - we'd love to see you!
Nature News:
Reasons to be anti-antibacterial:
Who knew that washing your hands could harm your health and the environment? Thanks to the chemical industry, a hazardous antibacterial compound called triclosan is now an ingredient in many household and personal care products such as soaps, cleaners, cosmetics, clothing, and even children's toys. (We just found it in or soaps at the the center and will be changing our brands!) While consumers might think triclosan can protect them from harmful bacteria, it turns out that the use of this dangerous chemical in household products is no more effective than soap and water; and may be doing more harm than good. Plus, this chemical has recently been found in the the blood of dolphins! For more information download this PDF from FoodandWaterWatch.org
Living with plastic:
Researchers on both sides of the plastics fence appear to agree on one
point: Even when chemicals do leach into food, it's not clear to what
extent humans are affected by them. So it's up to you whether you
believe plastics are bad for the human body, but cutting out plastics
is good for the environment. Not only do millions of pounds of plastic
find their way into landfills every year, 14 percent of air pollution
nationwide is from plastic production, and that's without taking into
account the Great Garbage Patch that is today roughly the size of Texas. Read more about how you can avoid using plastic on our blog...
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Star Gazing for Friends & Family!
Saturday, August 1
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
at PNC
Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your
questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and
comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night
sky with his telescopes. Learn the basics about the earth, moon,
planets and stars. Instruction is given using binoculars and telescopes! $6/person. Sign up here!
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Reptile Fair
Saturday, August 8
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
at PNC
Leaping lizards! Back for this favorite annual event are scaly,
cold-blooded creatures of all types! Meet turtles, geckos, lizards and
snakes of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Learn about handling, the
care, needs and history of different reptiles. No reptiles will be for
sale - but you can learn about how to choose one for a pet. Many are
even available to touch! Free to members and children, General Public is $5/adult. Watch a short video that was filmed by Prosper Magazine... |
4th Friday Lecture Series
2009-2010, six lectures
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at 1212 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
Each lecture opens with local music and ends with questions & answers and a raffle of local goods and services!
Presenters will be available afterwards for personal introductions. Doors open at
7 PM with music ranging from blues to classical to jazz! Tickets are $5/Full-time Students, $8/Members, $10/General Public First lecture: September 25, 2009 Salmon at the Heart of Nature by Dr. Tim Horner
Where did all the fish go? Dr. Horner explores the last 150 years of
Salmon and Steelhead in the American River and looks towards the
future. Read more...Get your lecture tickets or season pass now! | |
Questions, comments, suggestions? Give us a call!
530-878-6053
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Kindest regards,
Founders Leslie and Linda, and all the docents, volunteers, and staff members at Placer Nature Center!
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Thank you to our 4th Friday Lecture Sponsors!
Marion Friedman
49er Printing
& Copy Center
Unity of Auburn
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