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September 2009 |
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Greetings!
Nature News:
Points of Lighting:
Switching to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) is one quick and easy way
to decrease the amount of energy you need to light your home as well as
decreasing your utility bill! But to make them the most environmentally responsible choice, they need to be disposed of properly. When your CFL's finally do burn out, take them to a proper
recycling station. The easiest way to find one near you is to go to
www.earth911.org and type in CFL and your zip code. If the drop-off is out of the way, you may want to consider storing old CFLs in a secure container until you'll either be in the area, or
you have enough old bulbs to warrant a trip. Treasured Trees:Trees benefit the environment in which we live by moderating climate, improving air quality, conserving water, and harboring wildlife. They improve property value with both aesthetic value and direct economic benefits.
Air-conditioning costs are lower in a tree-shaded home, as well as reduced heating costs when a home has a windbreak. Placer Nature
Center, Placer Tree Partners, the City
of Roseville and Placer County
are doing a series of events and seminars as part of an Urban Forestry
Grant. This fall one of the first is the with All About Oaks! This is followed by a special Treasured Trees Walk in downtown Auburn. Also be sure to check out the Tree Resources page for important information about the best methods to live with trees.
New special web pages for teachers & kids:
Teachers come in all different kinds and teach all types of different things. As a thank you, Placer Nature Center is maintaining a new web page just for teachers, caregivers and anyone else who helps distribute knowledge. Workshops, grants and scholarships are listed and updated on the Just for Teachers page.If your life is or has been touched by a special teacher, please forward this page to them! On the Kid's page find games, quizzes, and scholarship/grant information!
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Salmon at the Heart of Nature
Friday, September 25
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m. with local music)
at Unity of Auburn 1212 High Street, Auburn 95603
The American River has changed significantly in the past 150
years, and salmon and steelhead populations have changed too. They have
dramatically decreased. So, where have all the fish gone? Dr. Tim
Horner, recipient of the 2008 College of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics Distinguished Teaching Award, will wade through history,
challenges and what is being done today. Tickets: $5/Full-time Students, $8/Members, $10/General Public Read more about this lecture, and upcoming lectures here...
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All About Oaks!
Saturday, September 12
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at PNC
From acorns to oak galls, the majestic oak has helped both humans and
creatures to survive. Learn about these fantastic trees; the various types, their importance to wildlife, habitat topography, how the Maidu
used them and the challenges these magnificent trees face today. Bring your questions! Naturalist will guide walks at 11:30 am and 12:45 pm. All exhibits will be open and many hand-outs on the care of oak trees will be available.
Free to members and children, General Public is $5/adult.
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Docent Training
September 14-30
Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
at PNC
Learn, teach and have fun! Docent Training covers all Placer Nature
Center's school programs from habitats to watershed to Maidu cultural.
Learn how to share this information with school children from Preschool
to 5th grade. Learn more about becoming a docent here... |
Our Day Outside - Leaves & Seeds!
Saturday, September 19
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at PNC
Explore, wiggle, sing, hike, do crafts and more with your young child (specifically designed for children up to 5 years old). This special class engages the family in strategies to use
nature play to aid in your child's physical, mental and emotional
development. Class made possible by a grant from Placer First 5.
*Spanish interpreter is always in attendance! Free! Read more here about this series... |
Treasured Tree Walk
Tuesday, September 29
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
in downtown Auburn
A gentle, guided, three mile walk through downtown Auburn will highlight the mature and treasured trees that grace the streets. Walkers are invited to join or detour out of the walk at any time. A naturalist will share the natural and cultural history of these magnificent trees. Call (530) 878-6053 for
details or check our web site. Free! |
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! | |
Naturally yours,
Founders Leslie and Linda, and all the docents, volunteers, and everyone at Placer Nature Center!
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Questions, comments, suggestions? Give us a call!
530-878-6053
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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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Other fun stuff to do in September:
Sat., Sept. 19, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Native Plant Sale, Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society At Sierra College in Grass Valley www.redbud-cnps.org
Fri., Sept. 25, 7:30 PM-? Nature Creativity & Health; An Evening with Richard Louv At Smithwick College in Los Altos Hills www.cincbayarea.org
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