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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Summer Ecology Camp at Forest Ecology Preserve

I have heard really good things about the Ecology Camps the Preserve puts on. Don't forget to register Monday!

Summer Ecology Camp registration is under way for members, non-members
starts next Monday. This year's theme is Web of Life.

Summer Camps are coming back. Camp will run throughout June:

June 1-4: Camp Discovery (rising 3rd & 4th graders) incl. Friday evening session
June 7-11: Young Naturalists (rising 1st & 2nd graders)
June 14-18: Young Naturalists
June 21-25: Eco-Rangers (rising 5th & 6th graders)
June 28 - July 1: Camp Discovery (incl. Thur. evening session)

The theme this year, "The Web of Life," will engage campers in learning about how living things are dependent upon each other and upon the non-living environment. Using the Forest Ecology Preserve as a starting point, we'll examine food webs and other interrelationships. Click here for a printable copy of the registration form and brochure. (You may send in the half-page registration form)

Registration starts April 5th for members and April 12th for non-members. Enrollment is limited, so apply early!

Today's Recap

Goods From the Woods at the Forest Ecology Preserve

Starts at 10am
Cost: $3 (get there early and get a shiitake log)

Hazardous Waste Collection Day

9am -2pm @ Environmental Services Complex at 365-A North Donahue Drive
Bring a copy of your water bill with you as proof of residency

Friday, April 9, 2010

Goods from the Woods

You guys know I love the ecology preserve. This looks like a really neat program they are having this Saturday (tomorrow).

Goods from the Woods- Saturday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m.at the Louise
Kreher forest Ecology Preserve.

A celebration of all the wonderful items we enjoy from the forest.
Enjoy a Belgium draft horse logging and sawmill demonstration. Paper
making, mushroom exhibit( get there early and receive a shiitake log),
and a goods from the woods and wood craft exhibit. $2 for members and $3 for non-members. For more information call
Jennifer Lolley at 334-707-6512 or visit the Preserve website at
www.auburn.edu/preserve

18th Annual Fishing Rodeo

If you have children that are 12 or under you may be interested in the annual fishing rodeo on May 15th from 8 - 11am. It is $5.00 per child, but you get to go out and fish all morning, and you get a free t-shirt and bait (first 200). When I took my children we didn't get so much as a nibble on our fishing line, but we still had loads of fun. My advice is to be sure to bring a cooler with plenty of water and some snacks and just enjoy being outside with your kids. Also, get there early so you can snag a spot in the shade ;-)

For more info you can go to www.auburnalabama.org/parks or call 501-2930

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

ABC 123

The ABC 123 program through Auburn parks and rec still has a few slots open. They told me people could still register their children (ages 3-5, must be potty trained) through the end of this week. I've had children in this program many times and really liked it. It's also really cheap!

Check out the parks and rec brochure for more details and go over to Dean Road Rec Center if you want to sign your little ones up.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Gnu's Room Events

Here's what's going on at the Gnu's Room this week:

Tuesday, April 6th, 2:00 p.m. - The Write Time

Writers at any level of expertise are invited to meet each week at the
Gnu's Room for an hour of inspiration, sharing and information. The
meetings are facilitated by Helen Silverstein, editor of The Southern
Women's Review. Each week you are encouraged to bring copies of work
you wish to share and have edited. Those in the group who have the
time may volunteer to critique/edit. Please limit the work you bring
to between 10 and 20 pages, since this is a weekly group. During at
least every other group meeting, there will be a brief presentation on
different writing techniques. If you would like to participate, but
the meeting time is not convenient, or if you have any questions about
the meetings, please email Helen atsunflash1helen@sprint.blackberry.net.

Wednesday, April 7th, 5:30 p.m. - Coffee Cupping

Join Sarah Barnett, proprietor of Mama Mocha's Coffee Roastery at the
Gnu's Room, for a professional coffee cupping. Barnett will be
offering a cupping (tasting) every Wednesday. Space is limited and is
on a first come, first served basis. Experience coffee from three
different regions and learn the subtle, and sometimes not so subtle,
differences in beans from various countries. If you participate in a
cupping, you may purchase the featured beans at a 25% discount on the
day of the cupping.

Friday, April 9th, 6:00 p.m. - "How to Use Emotional Freedom Technique
(EFT) To Reach Your Goals"

The Gnu's Room presents this free seminar, led by Nancy T. Hand, JD
who will provide participants with a brief history of EFT, how to do
it, and how to use it to "clear" negative beliefs and self-talk that
may be keeping them from progressing toward their goals.

Nancy Tilton Hand is the owner of Negotiation Ninja, through which she
provides Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) licensure training and
training in all levels of negotiation and communication – from rank
beginner to CEO level negotiations and beyond. She offers congruence
coaching, negotiation coaching, and project-specific coaching for
public speaking fears, salary negotiations, and lofty goals. Clients
and training participants learn how to become congruent with their
desires and negotiate on their own behalf from a place of balance,
calm, and power.

Hand is an attorney, mediator, NLP Trainer, NLP Master Practitioner
and has been a Licensed Practitioner of NLP for over 25 years. In
addition, Nancy has extensive experience in Emotional Freedom
Technique (EFT-ADV), Silva Method, and the use of intentionality and
Law Of Attraction. She has studied with the pioneers and experts in
the fields of linguistics, law, human behavior and cutting-edge
behavioral change technologies.

Saturday, April 10th, 7:00 p.m. - Live Music by John Peterson

After a brief hiatus from performing, (PhD programs are pretty
demanding!), John Peterson brings his original tunes back to the Gnu's
Room for the evening. Peterson's cd," Scene of Changery" can be heard
in frequent rotation at the store. His lyrics are thoughtful,
sometimes irreverent, but always entertaining. Whether strumming the
guitar, mandolin, or dobro, picking the banjo or playing harmonica,
Peterson never fails to leave his audience wanting to hear more of his
mix of blues/folk/country.

Originally from Michigan, Peterson always wanted to live in the South.
Attending Auburn University has given him that chance and we are so
glad he's here. Suggested donation, which will go to the performer, is
$5.00. Sample his music at www.myspace.com/alabamahog

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414 S Gay St
Auburn, AL 36830
334.821.5550www.thegnusroom.com
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

If you've got any hazardous materials you need to dispose of properly Saturday, April 10 is the time to do so. The City of Auburn has one day every year where you can bring your hazardous waste and have it disposed of properly for free.

In order to take advantage of this you may bring your hazardous waste (up to 20 pounds) to the Environmental Services Complex at 365-A North Donahue Drive on April 10th between 9am and 2pm. You will need a copy of your Auburn water bill to provide proof of residency. This is only for people residing within the City of Auburn. If you want to see what all is accepted check out www.auburnalabama.org/es