Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached staggering levels, with estimates of debris ranging from 1 thousand tons to as much as 20 billion tons accumulating in waters around the globe. While estimates vary widely on the total amount of plastic waste in oceans, most experts agree the problem has grown exponentially in recent decades due to increasing plastic usage and inadequate waste management worldwide.
The Plano Community Garden was established in 2005 as a joint venture between the Junior League of Plano, City of Plano, and volunteer gardeners. Its mission is to donate harvested produce to local food pantries, provide community service and horticultural education opportunities. In 2009, over 2,300 pounds of organic produce was harvested and donated. The garden also operates as an educational facility, teaching volunteers about composting, water conservation and other sustainable practices. It engages volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to build relationships and service-oriented community.
The document discusses the process of molting in large gulls from their third year onward. It describes the two main molting periods that gulls experience annually: [1] the partial molt in spring where gulls replace head, body, and some covert feathers; and [2] the complete molt in autumn where gulls replace primary and secondary flight feathers. The document also outlines three methods for aging gulls based on calendar year, seasons, or individual feather generations. Feather wear and missing feathers during molting periods are discussed as factors that impact gull appearance. Diagrams of gull feather topography are provided.
The document outlines strategies for nonprofit development and fundraising. It discusses developing deep relationships with donors to inspire long-term giving. Fundraising plans include corporate/individual gifts, special events, annual giving, grants, major gifts, planned giving, and endowments. The development process involves aligning strategies with organizational goals, cultivating donors through trust relationships, soliciting major gifts, and creating an endowment. Metrics for tracking fundraising success include donation amounts, donor retention/growth, and endowment goals.
updated 2.4.11 English Presentation of Rock NuthatchAmir Ben Dov
The document provides information about the Western Rock Nuthatch Sitta neumayer syriaca found in Israel, Syria, and Lebanon. It discusses the nuthatch's nesting behavior including building mud nests in cliff holes and reusing nests for many years. It notes they decorate nest exteriors with squashed beetles and beetle wings, which may deter ants and microbes. Observations from 2008-2010 include two broods per year with 5 eggs typically hatched over 18 days from April to August.
Irene Stern Butterfly and Pollinator Garden in Fulshear TexasTajana Surlan
City of Fulshear Parks Commission planned an installation of its first Butterfly and Pollinator Garden at the Irene Stern Center in Fulshear, Texas. Starting with goals and planning, it was planned as an ongoing project which fosters community engagement with other organizations and citizen groups. Some of those include Girl and Boy Scouts, Friends of Fulshear Parks, Arts Fulshear, Master Naturalists, etc. It provides water and sustenance to pollinators and migrating butterflies and will apply for Monarch Byway certification with native plants it contains.
This presentation discusses environmental sustainability and sustainability reporting. It provides an overview of GGG Sustainability Solutions, which is a consulting firm that integrates sustainability into business operations. The presentation then covers sustainability reporting frameworks like CDP, GRI, and DJSI. It discusses applying sustainability through baseline assessments, stakeholder engagement, and quantifying impacts. Trends covered include increased collaboration, chemical transparency, addressing water risks, and integrating social issues into sustainability programs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached staggering levels, with estimates of debris ranging from 1 thousand tons to as much as 20 billion tons accumulating in waters around the globe. While estimates vary widely on the total amount of plastic waste in oceans, most experts agree the problem has grown exponentially in recent decades due to increasing plastic usage and inadequate waste management worldwide.
The Plano Community Garden was established in 2005 as a joint venture between the Junior League of Plano, City of Plano, and volunteer gardeners. Its mission is to donate harvested produce to local food pantries, provide community service and horticultural education opportunities. In 2009, over 2,300 pounds of organic produce was harvested and donated. The garden also operates as an educational facility, teaching volunteers about composting, water conservation and other sustainable practices. It engages volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to build relationships and service-oriented community.
The document discusses the process of molting in large gulls from their third year onward. It describes the two main molting periods that gulls experience annually: [1] the partial molt in spring where gulls replace head, body, and some covert feathers; and [2] the complete molt in autumn where gulls replace primary and secondary flight feathers. The document also outlines three methods for aging gulls based on calendar year, seasons, or individual feather generations. Feather wear and missing feathers during molting periods are discussed as factors that impact gull appearance. Diagrams of gull feather topography are provided.
The document outlines strategies for nonprofit development and fundraising. It discusses developing deep relationships with donors to inspire long-term giving. Fundraising plans include corporate/individual gifts, special events, annual giving, grants, major gifts, planned giving, and endowments. The development process involves aligning strategies with organizational goals, cultivating donors through trust relationships, soliciting major gifts, and creating an endowment. Metrics for tracking fundraising success include donation amounts, donor retention/growth, and endowment goals.
updated 2.4.11 English Presentation of Rock NuthatchAmir Ben Dov
The document provides information about the Western Rock Nuthatch Sitta neumayer syriaca found in Israel, Syria, and Lebanon. It discusses the nuthatch's nesting behavior including building mud nests in cliff holes and reusing nests for many years. It notes they decorate nest exteriors with squashed beetles and beetle wings, which may deter ants and microbes. Observations from 2008-2010 include two broods per year with 5 eggs typically hatched over 18 days from April to August.
Irene Stern Butterfly and Pollinator Garden in Fulshear TexasTajana Surlan
City of Fulshear Parks Commission planned an installation of its first Butterfly and Pollinator Garden at the Irene Stern Center in Fulshear, Texas. Starting with goals and planning, it was planned as an ongoing project which fosters community engagement with other organizations and citizen groups. Some of those include Girl and Boy Scouts, Friends of Fulshear Parks, Arts Fulshear, Master Naturalists, etc. It provides water and sustenance to pollinators and migrating butterflies and will apply for Monarch Byway certification with native plants it contains.
This presentation discusses environmental sustainability and sustainability reporting. It provides an overview of GGG Sustainability Solutions, which is a consulting firm that integrates sustainability into business operations. The presentation then covers sustainability reporting frameworks like CDP, GRI, and DJSI. It discusses applying sustainability through baseline assessments, stakeholder engagement, and quantifying impacts. Trends covered include increased collaboration, chemical transparency, addressing water risks, and integrating social issues into sustainability programs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached staggering levels, with estimates of debris ranging from 1 thousand tons to over 20 billion tons. While estimates vary widely, it is clear that plastic waste in the oceans has grown exponentially and poses serious threats to marine life and ecosystems. Effective solutions are urgently needed to curb the inflow of plastic into the oceans and clean up existing debris.
Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached staggering levels, with estimates of debris ranging from 1 thousand tons to as much as 20 billion tons accumulating in waters around the globe. While estimates vary widely on the total amount of plastic waste in oceans, most experts agree the problem has grown exponentially in recent decades due to increasing plastic usage and inadequate waste management worldwide.
Updated 1/12/10 Full 109 pages PDF Israel large gullsidentification guideAmir Ben Dov
Israel is a unique location to watch large gulls in the WP, offering identification challenges of some of the least known gull taxa,
easily observed in more than 7 locations from September to late March.
This fast identification guide includes 108 pages of photos and information
It aims to assist birders of all levels to find their way through the large gull group.
Enjoy !
Part 1 - Updated 25/1/11 Israel large Ad Gulls of Israel Identification guideAmir Ben Dov
This presentation was built in order to try and break some barriers in Israel large Gulls ID
the presentation was first built in 2.9.09 and then ammended several times (last 25.1.11)
Special thanks to Ehud Dovrat who infected me and many others in this amazing Gulls virus
Greendrinks presentation biodiesel in dallas texasTajana Surlan
Biodiesel can be made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant oils and greases. It is biodegradable and less polluting than petroleum diesel. Common biodiesel feedstocks include virgin oils, used cooking oil, yellow grease, and brown grease. Biodiesel can be used in pure form or blended with petroleum diesel in vehicles and equipment. Common blends are B2, B5, and B20. Since used cooking oil is cheaper than virgin oils, it is a more economic feedstock choice for biodiesel producers. The estimated US demand for diesel fuel exceeds domestic vegetable and animal oil supply. Several companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area produce
Part 2 - Updated 25.1.11 Israel large Ad Gulls of Israel Identification guideAmir Ben Dov
This presentation was built in order to try and break some barriers in Israel large Gulls ID
the presentation was first built in 2.9.09 and then ammended several times (last 25.1.11)
Special thanks to Ehud Dovrat who infected me and many others in this amazing Gulls virus
Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached staggering levels, with estimates of debris ranging from 1 thousand tons to over 20 billion tons. While estimates vary widely, it is clear that plastic waste in the oceans has grown exponentially and poses serious threats to marine life and ecosystems. Effective solutions are urgently needed to curb the inflow of plastic into the oceans and clean up existing debris.
Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached staggering levels, with estimates of debris ranging from 1 thousand tons to as much as 20 billion tons accumulating in waters around the globe. While estimates vary widely on the total amount of plastic waste in oceans, most experts agree the problem has grown exponentially in recent decades due to increasing plastic usage and inadequate waste management worldwide.
Updated 1/12/10 Full 109 pages PDF Israel large gullsidentification guideAmir Ben Dov
Israel is a unique location to watch large gulls in the WP, offering identification challenges of some of the least known gull taxa,
easily observed in more than 7 locations from September to late March.
This fast identification guide includes 108 pages of photos and information
It aims to assist birders of all levels to find their way through the large gull group.
Enjoy !
Part 1 - Updated 25/1/11 Israel large Ad Gulls of Israel Identification guideAmir Ben Dov
This presentation was built in order to try and break some barriers in Israel large Gulls ID
the presentation was first built in 2.9.09 and then ammended several times (last 25.1.11)
Special thanks to Ehud Dovrat who infected me and many others in this amazing Gulls virus
Greendrinks presentation biodiesel in dallas texasTajana Surlan
Biodiesel can be made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant oils and greases. It is biodegradable and less polluting than petroleum diesel. Common biodiesel feedstocks include virgin oils, used cooking oil, yellow grease, and brown grease. Biodiesel can be used in pure form or blended with petroleum diesel in vehicles and equipment. Common blends are B2, B5, and B20. Since used cooking oil is cheaper than virgin oils, it is a more economic feedstock choice for biodiesel producers. The estimated US demand for diesel fuel exceeds domestic vegetable and animal oil supply. Several companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area produce
Part 2 - Updated 25.1.11 Israel large Ad Gulls of Israel Identification guideAmir Ben Dov
This presentation was built in order to try and break some barriers in Israel large Gulls ID
the presentation was first built in 2.9.09 and then ammended several times (last 25.1.11)
Special thanks to Ehud Dovrat who infected me and many others in this amazing Gulls virus
Hebrew presentation of Rock Nuthatch 2.6.09, Israel
1. צולם בחרמון במהלך 2008 – 2009 - 2010 תודה מיוחדת : לפקח החרמון הקודם בן ענבר לפקח החרמון הנוכחי בילסקי אביעד לחטיבת החרמון על כל חייליה ומפקדיה מצגת זו מוקדשת להם בתודה מיוחדת תודה מיוחדת לפרופסור Erik Matthysen Department of Biology, University of Antwerp מחבר הספר : The Nuthatches , בהוצאת A&C Black , 2002 צולם ע " י אמיר בן דב [email_address] על סיטת צוקים Western Rock Nuthatch Sitta neumayer syriaca
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5. צידו החיצוני של הקן " מתובל " בכתמים כהים וכתומים למכביר , סביבם יש בכל עת בתקופת הקינון ובתקופה קצרה שלאחריו , מאות זבובים , רובם ממין אחד בעיקר . הזבובים מתגודדים סביב הכתמים הכהים במעגלים . נראה כי ככל שהקן בצידו החיצוני כהה יותר ועליו כתמים כתומים רבים יותר כך הוא ותיק יותר
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8. החל משנת 2007 צפיתי בתופעת מעיכת חיפושיות וזחלים על דפנות הקן החיצוניות וכן הדבקת כנפי החיפושיות על צידו החיצוני של הקן פרופסור Erik Matthysen מהמחלקה לביולוגיה University of Antwerp מחבר הספר “the Nuthaches”, A&C Black, 2002 , הביא לתשומת ליבי שהתנהגות זו מצוינת בספרות ונפוצה גם במינים נוספים ( הדוגרים בחללי עצים ) white-breasted and white cheeked nuthatch ב - 7 באוקטובר 2008 זוהתה החיפושית על ידי פרופ ' דני סימון מאוניברסיטת תל אביב כחיפושית רפואנית ממשפחת העליתיים ממין Clytra nigrocincta בסוג אחר מאותה משפחה ידוע על נוכחות של חומצה סליצילית ( ראו בויקיפדיה ) שעל פי הכתוב מסייעת במאבק בפטריות וחיידקים
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11. על פי הכתוב בספרות , קינון הסיטה מתחיל במחצית השנייה של חודש מרץ ונמשך עד אמצע יוני , מחזור ראשון , ומאמצע יולי הרחק לתוך אוגוסט , מחזור שני בקינים בהם צפיתי 1 בשנת 2005, 2 בשנים 2008 - 2006, 5 בשנת 2009 בקיעת הגוזלים הייתה בסנכרון מדהים בסביבות ה 14.5 והפריחה מהקן בסביבות ה - 31.5 +/- יום אחד עד יומיים בשנת 2010 נראתה שוב פריחת גוזלים מקן מוכר במעלה גולני בתאריך ה 28.5.10 סה " כ מרגע הבקיעה ועד לפריחה עברו כ 18 ימים . בזוג אחד בשנת 2008 צפיתי במחזור קינון שהחל בסביבות ה - 22.7 אולם לא המשכתי לעקוב אחר תהליך הקינון בקן זה
24. ושוב הקן כפי שצולם בתאריך ה 12.6.10, שימו לב להתקדמות נוספת בבניית הקן מחד , ולעובדה שטרם נבנה פתח כניסה לקן מאידך , מרתק לראות שקן זה נבנה במשך כ 120 יום עד כה וטרם הושלם .
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26. הפרחונים ישהו בסביבות הקן עם הוריהם בין יום ליומיים לאחר הפריחה , ב - 2 קינים בהם צפיתי ממש בסמוך לפריחה , נעלמה המשפחה מסביבות הקן יום לאחר הפריחה
39. לכל אורך תקופת הקינון ועד לפריחת הגוזלים תאמץ הסיטה ( הזכר ?) 2 – 4 נקודות תצפית סביב הקן , עליהן תעמוד הסיטה שעות ארוכות . נקודות אלה קלות לזיהוי בשל כמות הלשלשת העצומה שעליהן . בכל הקינים בהם צפיתי נקודה אחת מוקמה תמיד במרחק של כ - 5 – 7 מטר מול פתח הקן
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