The document is a press kit for Dickerson Park Zoo that includes a fact sheet, news stories, feature stories, public service announcements, and information about an upcoming press conference. The press conference will announce upcoming events at the zoo including a Donor's Day event in June for donors who gave over $200 in 2013, updated summer hours, monthly kids' nights, and the groundbreaking of a new exhibit featuring an albino tiger and python donated by Charles Michael Darwin.
The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, MO was established in 1922 and nearly closed in the 1970s before the Friends of the Zoo (FOZ) helped revitalize it through membership, education programs, and finding donors. Since then, the zoo has grown to include 120 animal species across five geographic regions, and sees continued growth in tourism, education programs, and conservation efforts. It was reaccredited in 2012 and now welcomes visitors to experience its animals and numerous annual events.
Management Change at Madison Buffalo Jump Means Continued Denial of Native Am...Marsha Fulton
The Montana state parks division looks to give management of an important historical site to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation who does not have the resources to maintain it as a publically accessible educational site. The FWP are taking public comment on the issue through January 31st, 2013.
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge will host a summer adventure camp program from June 8th to July for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. On June 8th, campers will attend the first day of the Summer Natural History Adventures camp and participate in activities like animal encounters, nature hikes, and crafts. The camp provides opportunities for kids to explore the forests, prairies, and wetlands within the 3,600 acre nature center and refuge. Media is invited to attend and photograph the campers interacting with animals and participating in educational activities led by staff naturalists.
Winter 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Autumn 2010 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, MO was established in 1922 and nearly closed in the 1970s before the Friends of the Zoo (FOZ) helped revitalize it through membership, education programs, and finding donors. Since then, the zoo has grown to include 120 animal species across five geographic regions, and sees continued growth in tourism, education programs, and conservation efforts. It was reaccredited in 2012 and now welcomes visitors to experience its animals and numerous annual events.
Management Change at Madison Buffalo Jump Means Continued Denial of Native Am...Marsha Fulton
The Montana state parks division looks to give management of an important historical site to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation who does not have the resources to maintain it as a publically accessible educational site. The FWP are taking public comment on the issue through January 31st, 2013.
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge will host a summer adventure camp program from June 8th to July for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. On June 8th, campers will attend the first day of the Summer Natural History Adventures camp and participate in activities like animal encounters, nature hikes, and crafts. The camp provides opportunities for kids to explore the forests, prairies, and wetlands within the 3,600 acre nature center and refuge. Media is invited to attend and photograph the campers interacting with animals and participating in educational activities led by staff naturalists.
Winter 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Autumn 2010 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
How Libraries Can Connect Children & Adults to NatureDeb Hanson
This presentation focuses on partnerships, strategies, and programs libraries can develop to connect children and adults – and the community at large – with its natural resources. By nurturing a connection with nature, libraries across the US can build advocacy and unique identities tied to their region’s biology, ecology, and natural resources, resulting in a greater sense of place.
Winter 2009 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
2.27.15 Send a Kid to Camp Press ReleaseBianca Gomez
The Houston Zoo runs a summer camp called Camp Zoofari that teaches children about animals and conservation. Through the Send a Kid to Camp program, the zoo is able to provide 200 spots in Camp Zoofari to underserved children in Houston for free. The program selects children based on financial need and passion for animals to give them an opportunity to learn at the week-long camp. Since 2010, donations from supporters have raised over $75,000 for the Camp Zoofari Scholarship Fund.
Six Wisconsin high school students and one teacher spent a week in Belize as "eco-scholars" through the Belize & Beyond program, a joint effort between the Zoological Society and We Energies. The students learned about conservation and compared temperate and tropical forests. They explored the country, learning about the importance of international conservation firsthand. The trip provided an unforgettable educational experience.
This document provides information about a proposed safe water project for Georgetown Village in Belize. The village has a population of 850 people and is located 15 minutes north of Mango Creek. Testing found that the local water source is unsafe for drinking. The project aims to install a Living Water Treatment System using a submersible pump and solar panels to provide clean water to the 650+ students at local schools as well as other residents. The estimated total cost is $33,000. The project will benefit approximately 1,200 people in the community and address the issue of unsafe drinking water.
1) Over 130 fourth grade students from the North Fork Valley in Colorado visited Lost Lake Campground on the Gunnison National Forest to celebrate National Public Lands Day.
2) The event was part of the Forest Service's Every Kid in a Park program launched by President Obama to get children and families exploring public lands.
3) Students participated in educational stations about geology, forestry tools, and noxious weeds, helped build bat houses, and learned about pack mules from forest rangers.
The document discusses Marist College partnering with the FDR Presidential Library to provide public access to historical documents and photographs through a new digital repository called FRANKLIN. It launched with 350,000 pages of archival documents and 2,000 photographs from the Roosevelt era. The repository is hosted on Marist's servers and allows open online access to the FDR Library's digitized collections. The document also provides brief updates on other recent news from Marist College.
Finley's fund press release final 2015 04LynnBroaddus
The document discusses Finley's Green Wish Fund, which was established in 2014 by Elizabeth Finley Broaddus before she passed away from cancer to support environmental causes. For Earth Day 2015, the Fund is granting $5,000 each to the Green Belt Movement and Cacapon Institute to support their tree planting efforts, totaling $20,000 over two years. The grants will help plant trees and engage communities in Kenya and West Virginia. Finley's fund has now raised over $197,000 and continues to inspire environmental action around the world.
This document provides contact information and details about programs and services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Dyer, Indiana. It includes the department's contact information, staff listings, board members, park rules, information for residents and non-residents, and a listing of various early childhood, youth, and adult programs being offered in the summer of 2014.
America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its sixth annual Arctic Lights fundraising event on December 19-20 from 11am to 7pm each day. The event will feature snow, arts and crafts, animal shows, and holiday decorations. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children and seniors, with kids under 2 being free. Proceeds will support the zoo and Polar Bears International conservation organization. The zoo aims to raise awareness of difficulties polar bears face and to support its animal care programs and community education mission.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul Join U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Announce Ur...Mill City Times
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and Audubon Minnesota will announce the establishment of an Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds. The treaty will involve habitat restoration using native plants, invasive species management, and educational materials to support bird conservation in the metropolitan area. The announcement will take place on July 14, 2011 at BF Nelson Park in Minneapolis.
Learning about the Good Earth: Gardening with Cognitive Challenges ~ Marbridge Center
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document provides information about summer camps and programs offered by the Town of Dyer Parks & Recreation department. It describes 3 camps for different age groups - Toddler Time for ages 18 months to 3 years, Kiddy Kamp for ages 3 to 5 years, and Outside Adventurers for ages 6 to 10 years. Each camp description includes the ages, days, dates, times, locations, fees, and registration codes. The document also lists other programs offered and provides general information about the parks and recreation department.
EcoFriendly Sask awarded over $20,000 in grants in 2015 to support 28 environmental projects across Saskatchewan. The grants funded a variety of initiatives including the NatureCity Festival in Saskatoon, updating guides to nature sites, signage for a wildlife sanctuary, advocacy for the Northeast Swale, an environmental film festival, repair of damaged ski trails, nature camps for children, raising awareness of native prairies, community gardens, research into solar energy, expanding a car share program, a winter cycling event, reusable dishes for schools, toy libraries, and more. EcoFriendly Sask encourages applications for its small grants to support additional local environmental projects.
The annual report of the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative on conservation efforts on behalf of wild bobwhite quail, including updates and reports from 25 states. Special features on South Texas, New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife efforts on behalf of wild bobwhites, the U.S. Forest Service's approval of a large bobwhite emphasis area on the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana, Kentucky's success managing quail on an old reclaimed coal mine property and how the national longleaf and shortleaf pine initiatives are paying dividends for wild bobwhite quail.
EcoFriendly Sask donated $14,500 in small grants in 2014 to support 17 environmental projects across Saskatchewan, including funding for a nature festival, environmental film festival, community gardens, renewable energy education, wildlife rehabilitation, native plant conservation, and stream ecosystem research.
Summary of information on how the DC Local Food Week went including evaluation numbers. For more information contact Andrea Northup of the DC Farm to School Network.
This document is the fall 2016 newsletter from the Town of Dyer Parks & Recreation department. It provides information about upcoming programs including Kindermusik music classes for young children, park rules, volunteer recognition, and contact information for the department. Kindermusik classes are offered for children from newborn to 5 years old and focus on music, movement, and parent/child bonding. The newsletter lists the Dyer parks and provides details about living tree and park bench memorial donation programs. It also announces a partnership with Munster Parks & Recreation that allows Dyer residents to register for their programs at the resident rate.
The document summarizes an event being held by Polar Bears International and the Toronto Zoo to celebrate Hudson the polar bear's 2nd birthday. The event will take place on December 7th at the Toronto Zoo, where admission will be free. There will be games and activities for guests of all ages, as well as information booths about Polar Bears International's conservation efforts. The event aims to raise awareness and funds to support Polar Bears International's educational programs, including "Project Polar Bear" which teaches youth about reducing carbon emissions. A partnership with Build-a-Bear will also help raise funds, where 10% of profits and 30% from sales of a special Hudson bear will go to conservation programs. The zoo and Polar Bears International hope
The summer 2017 Town of Dyer Parks & Recreation Leisuregram provides information on summer camps, youth sports, Kindermusik classes, and general park and recreation department information. Several summer camps are offered for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary aged children focusing on sports, crafts, games, and field trips. Kindermusik classes for ages 2-6 are also listed along with dates and fees. The document provides contact information for the parks department and lists the parks board members and town council members.
Local Weather Information and GNOME Shell ExtensionSammy Fung
This document provides information about an upcoming presentation on local weather information and GNOME Shell extensions. The presentation will discuss obtaining weather data from local meteorological observatories and making it available as open data. It will also cover creating weather widgets for the GNOME Shell desktop environment. The presenter has 15+ years experience in open source communities and organizing conferences in Asia and the US.
This document summarizes a presentation given by the Director of the Office of Rural Health at the Veterans Health Administration on serving veterans in rural America. It provides background on the VA and VHA, discusses the demographics and needs of rural veterans including common health issues and homelessness. It describes the mission and programs of the Office of Rural Health, including their focus areas and efforts to end veteran homelessness through initiatives like Housing First and partnerships with HUD.
How Libraries Can Connect Children & Adults to NatureDeb Hanson
This presentation focuses on partnerships, strategies, and programs libraries can develop to connect children and adults – and the community at large – with its natural resources. By nurturing a connection with nature, libraries across the US can build advocacy and unique identities tied to their region’s biology, ecology, and natural resources, resulting in a greater sense of place.
Winter 2009 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
2.27.15 Send a Kid to Camp Press ReleaseBianca Gomez
The Houston Zoo runs a summer camp called Camp Zoofari that teaches children about animals and conservation. Through the Send a Kid to Camp program, the zoo is able to provide 200 spots in Camp Zoofari to underserved children in Houston for free. The program selects children based on financial need and passion for animals to give them an opportunity to learn at the week-long camp. Since 2010, donations from supporters have raised over $75,000 for the Camp Zoofari Scholarship Fund.
Six Wisconsin high school students and one teacher spent a week in Belize as "eco-scholars" through the Belize & Beyond program, a joint effort between the Zoological Society and We Energies. The students learned about conservation and compared temperate and tropical forests. They explored the country, learning about the importance of international conservation firsthand. The trip provided an unforgettable educational experience.
This document provides information about a proposed safe water project for Georgetown Village in Belize. The village has a population of 850 people and is located 15 minutes north of Mango Creek. Testing found that the local water source is unsafe for drinking. The project aims to install a Living Water Treatment System using a submersible pump and solar panels to provide clean water to the 650+ students at local schools as well as other residents. The estimated total cost is $33,000. The project will benefit approximately 1,200 people in the community and address the issue of unsafe drinking water.
1) Over 130 fourth grade students from the North Fork Valley in Colorado visited Lost Lake Campground on the Gunnison National Forest to celebrate National Public Lands Day.
2) The event was part of the Forest Service's Every Kid in a Park program launched by President Obama to get children and families exploring public lands.
3) Students participated in educational stations about geology, forestry tools, and noxious weeds, helped build bat houses, and learned about pack mules from forest rangers.
The document discusses Marist College partnering with the FDR Presidential Library to provide public access to historical documents and photographs through a new digital repository called FRANKLIN. It launched with 350,000 pages of archival documents and 2,000 photographs from the Roosevelt era. The repository is hosted on Marist's servers and allows open online access to the FDR Library's digitized collections. The document also provides brief updates on other recent news from Marist College.
Finley's fund press release final 2015 04LynnBroaddus
The document discusses Finley's Green Wish Fund, which was established in 2014 by Elizabeth Finley Broaddus before she passed away from cancer to support environmental causes. For Earth Day 2015, the Fund is granting $5,000 each to the Green Belt Movement and Cacapon Institute to support their tree planting efforts, totaling $20,000 over two years. The grants will help plant trees and engage communities in Kenya and West Virginia. Finley's fund has now raised over $197,000 and continues to inspire environmental action around the world.
This document provides contact information and details about programs and services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Dyer, Indiana. It includes the department's contact information, staff listings, board members, park rules, information for residents and non-residents, and a listing of various early childhood, youth, and adult programs being offered in the summer of 2014.
America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its sixth annual Arctic Lights fundraising event on December 19-20 from 11am to 7pm each day. The event will feature snow, arts and crafts, animal shows, and holiday decorations. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children and seniors, with kids under 2 being free. Proceeds will support the zoo and Polar Bears International conservation organization. The zoo aims to raise awareness of difficulties polar bears face and to support its animal care programs and community education mission.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul Join U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Announce Ur...Mill City Times
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and Audubon Minnesota will announce the establishment of an Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds. The treaty will involve habitat restoration using native plants, invasive species management, and educational materials to support bird conservation in the metropolitan area. The announcement will take place on July 14, 2011 at BF Nelson Park in Minneapolis.
Learning about the Good Earth: Gardening with Cognitive Challenges ~ Marbridge Center
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document provides information about summer camps and programs offered by the Town of Dyer Parks & Recreation department. It describes 3 camps for different age groups - Toddler Time for ages 18 months to 3 years, Kiddy Kamp for ages 3 to 5 years, and Outside Adventurers for ages 6 to 10 years. Each camp description includes the ages, days, dates, times, locations, fees, and registration codes. The document also lists other programs offered and provides general information about the parks and recreation department.
EcoFriendly Sask awarded over $20,000 in grants in 2015 to support 28 environmental projects across Saskatchewan. The grants funded a variety of initiatives including the NatureCity Festival in Saskatoon, updating guides to nature sites, signage for a wildlife sanctuary, advocacy for the Northeast Swale, an environmental film festival, repair of damaged ski trails, nature camps for children, raising awareness of native prairies, community gardens, research into solar energy, expanding a car share program, a winter cycling event, reusable dishes for schools, toy libraries, and more. EcoFriendly Sask encourages applications for its small grants to support additional local environmental projects.
The annual report of the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative on conservation efforts on behalf of wild bobwhite quail, including updates and reports from 25 states. Special features on South Texas, New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife efforts on behalf of wild bobwhites, the U.S. Forest Service's approval of a large bobwhite emphasis area on the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana, Kentucky's success managing quail on an old reclaimed coal mine property and how the national longleaf and shortleaf pine initiatives are paying dividends for wild bobwhite quail.
EcoFriendly Sask donated $14,500 in small grants in 2014 to support 17 environmental projects across Saskatchewan, including funding for a nature festival, environmental film festival, community gardens, renewable energy education, wildlife rehabilitation, native plant conservation, and stream ecosystem research.
Summary of information on how the DC Local Food Week went including evaluation numbers. For more information contact Andrea Northup of the DC Farm to School Network.
This document is the fall 2016 newsletter from the Town of Dyer Parks & Recreation department. It provides information about upcoming programs including Kindermusik music classes for young children, park rules, volunteer recognition, and contact information for the department. Kindermusik classes are offered for children from newborn to 5 years old and focus on music, movement, and parent/child bonding. The newsletter lists the Dyer parks and provides details about living tree and park bench memorial donation programs. It also announces a partnership with Munster Parks & Recreation that allows Dyer residents to register for their programs at the resident rate.
The document summarizes an event being held by Polar Bears International and the Toronto Zoo to celebrate Hudson the polar bear's 2nd birthday. The event will take place on December 7th at the Toronto Zoo, where admission will be free. There will be games and activities for guests of all ages, as well as information booths about Polar Bears International's conservation efforts. The event aims to raise awareness and funds to support Polar Bears International's educational programs, including "Project Polar Bear" which teaches youth about reducing carbon emissions. A partnership with Build-a-Bear will also help raise funds, where 10% of profits and 30% from sales of a special Hudson bear will go to conservation programs. The zoo and Polar Bears International hope
The summer 2017 Town of Dyer Parks & Recreation Leisuregram provides information on summer camps, youth sports, Kindermusik classes, and general park and recreation department information. Several summer camps are offered for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary aged children focusing on sports, crafts, games, and field trips. Kindermusik classes for ages 2-6 are also listed along with dates and fees. The document provides contact information for the parks department and lists the parks board members and town council members.
Local Weather Information and GNOME Shell ExtensionSammy Fung
This document provides information about an upcoming presentation on local weather information and GNOME Shell extensions. The presentation will discuss obtaining weather data from local meteorological observatories and making it available as open data. It will also cover creating weather widgets for the GNOME Shell desktop environment. The presenter has 15+ years experience in open source communities and organizing conferences in Asia and the US.
This document summarizes a presentation given by the Director of the Office of Rural Health at the Veterans Health Administration on serving veterans in rural America. It provides background on the VA and VHA, discusses the demographics and needs of rural veterans including common health issues and homelessness. It describes the mission and programs of the Office of Rural Health, including their focus areas and efforts to end veteran homelessness through initiatives like Housing First and partnerships with HUD.
Grand Duchess Charlotte was a beloved monarch who symbolized Luxembourg's resistance during World War II. She went into exile during the German occupation and encouraged her people to resist from London. After the war, she helped reconstruct Luxembourg and played a key role in the formation of the Benelux alliance. Jean-Claude Biver is the CEO of Hublot and a citizen of the world. He describes different cities through their unique qualities and emphasizes the importance of relationships, ethics, authenticity and passion in business. 360Crossmedia is an innovative communication agency known for its high performance and ability to deliver impressive projects, like a full website or magazine, within tight deadlines.
This SlideShare is a recap of the Twitter #SEOChat hosted by Captivate Search Marketing President Chris J. Everett on June 16, 2016. The SEOChat discussed Local SEO Best Practices in 2016.
Prompting ideas and action: Learning from our micro-grant scheme in libraries Perrie Ballantyne
This report shows how an inexpensive Local Government scheme can prompts lots of action around a social challenge. It shares learning from our micro-grant scheme to find new ideas for addressing the social isolation that too many new parents experience. The scheme was a partnership between ThePublicOffice and Essex County Council and operated across 74 libraries in Essex between May and December 2015.
El documento describe los objetivos de comprender las diferencias entre la transmisión de voz y datos, visualizar los componentes básicos de conmutación de redes de telecomunicaciones, entender cómo se ha ampliado el ancho de banda para ofrecer más servicios, y distinguir los diferentes tipos de servicios xDSL. También presenta los componentes de una red de telecomunicaciones pública y explica conceptos como modulación, conversión A/D, y multiplexación E1.
Will Roettger is an experienced consultant in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked for several large companies. As a principal consultant, he provides strategic insights and competitive assessments to support new drug development decisions. His expertise includes oncology, hematology, and immunology products from clinical development through commercial launch.
The University of Chicago has significant expertise and resources in microbiome research across multiple departments. Key areas of focus include the human microbiome and its relationship to health conditions like diabetes, IBD, and autism. They have unique clinical and research facilities for studying the microbiome, as well as computational and data analytics capabilities. Notable initiatives led by UChicago researchers include the Earth, Home, and Hospital Microbiome Projects which analyze microbiome samples from various environmental and clinical settings. The university welcomes partnerships with industry to advance microbiome research and translate findings to applications that improve human health and the environment.
The document provides information about a proposed public relations campaign for Petrified Forest National Park and REI. It includes an executive summary, situation analyses of the National Park Service, Petrified Forest National Park, and REI. It also includes SWOT analyses, campaign goals, target audience research, communication objectives and strategies. The campaign aims to increase awareness and visitation among millennials by updating social media messaging and promoting activities like hiking, camping, concerts and art walks.
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge suffers from lack of awareness and diversity among visitors. A strategic plan aims to increase awareness by 50% and attendance by 50,000 people in six months through various initiatives. These include generating media coverage, distributing pamphlets at schools, handing out flyers at malls, and having staff speak at universities to promote the Nature Center's educational programs and hiking trails. Tracking metrics like program signups will evaluate the plan's effectiveness at achieving the goal of raising awareness and revenue.
The document provides summaries of various Bioblitz events hosted by the US Forest Service across the country between May and September. It describes events that engaged communities, families, students, and citizens in outdoor activities and biological surveys. The events aimed to promote environmental education, scientific discovery, and connections between people and their public lands. Over 150 people participated in each Bioblitz, surveying and identifying various plant and animal species in their local forests and helping document biodiversity.
Potter Park Zoo - Zoo Tales magazine - fall '15 issueKathy Backus
The document summarizes recent construction projects at Potter Park Zoo, including new exhibits for red pandas and moose. Generous donations from local organizations like Williams AutoWorld and the Glassen Memorial Foundation funded the construction of the exhibits. The red panda exhibit is complete and the animals will move in this fall. Construction of the moose exhibit is ongoing but expected to finish by the end of the year, providing the moose with more space and habitat replication. The donations helped further the zoo's mission of inspiring conservation.
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge will host its annual Summer Natural History Adventures program for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The six-week program allows children to explore the 3,600-acre nature center's forests, prairies and wetlands through expeditions led by naturalists. Activities include games, crafts, canoeing and visiting animal habitats. A media photo opportunity will take place on June 8th at 10am to highlight the program and its arts and crafts and animal feeding activities.
The document is SOFT's 2014 annual report. It summarizes SOFT's mission to fund sea otter research, conservation, and education. In 2014, SOFT provided its first funding grants, recycled over 6,000 products to generate funds, participated in clean-up events, and visited sea otter facilities like Minnesota Zoo and NY Aquarium. SOFT thanked donors and partners for their support and announced plans to issue its first round of funding grants in early 2016.
This document provides an overview of articles in the June 2015 issue of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums' publication "Connect". The main articles discuss water conservation efforts at zoos and aquariums, the use of full face mask scuba diving technology to engage visitors, the Chicago Zoological Society's social innovation initiative, AZA's conservation efforts around cetaceans, and a feature on the Vancouver Aquarium's environmental sustainability programs. Shorter sections cover news from various zoos and aquariums, conservation updates, research studies, and upcoming events.
The Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife (FNPW) aims to preserve Australia's natural heritage through conservation projects and environmental education. It has added over 500,000 hectares to national parks and helped save threatened species. The FNPW involves communities in conservation through programs like Backyard Buddies, which has over 15,000 members. Rotary's goal of preserving the planet aligns with the FNPW's mission, and Rotarians can support the FNPW through donations and volunteering.
Zoo Connections - Conservation in ActionJanet Rose
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Fact Sheet
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Zoo Facts
• The Dickerson Park Zoo is located at 3043 North Fort, Springfield, MO.
• The Zoo is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the winter months. It will be closed if the
walkways are covered with snow
• The costs for vising the zoo will vary depending on age: adults and teenagers are $9, children (3-12)
are $6, seniors (60 and older) are $6 and children under two are free. There are group rates that can
be found online.
• The Zoo is home to 340 animals representing 120 species.
• The Zoo is divided into 5 different geographical regions: Africa, Australia, Missouri Habitats, South
America and Tropical Asia.
• The Zoo also is home of the Safari Trading Company Gift Shop to acquire a variety of souvenirs and
gifts.
• The Titus Express Train Ride is available at $2 per person for everyone 2 years and older. The train
tours the Zoo and stops at various points throughout to provide a unique experience for viewing the
animals.
• The Zoo also provides an establishment to provide food and drinks. Bush Country Café has an
assortment of food available: hot foods, snack foods, frozen treats and soft drinks.
• The Zoo also hosts a multitude of events throughout the year that cater to all ages.
• The Zoo has information available about each animal, exhibit and attraction for people to see on
their website, www.dickersonparkzoo.org.
Contact:
Blake Allan Miller
417-259-2587
Blake968@live.missouristate.edu
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News Story
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Life at the Zoo
(Springfield, MO) Jan. 24, 2014 – Dickerson Park Zoo’s mission statement is to connect people with
animals and to create adventures that encourage discovery and inspire conservation action. The Zoo has
been creating these adventures for people for almost 100 years.
The Dickerson Park Zoo was established in 1992, but little development occurred until the 1970’s. The
Zoo had become a liability for the city of Springfield and was on the cusp of being closed.
The next 10 years marked a growth period thanks to the group, Friends of the Zoo (FOZ).
FOZ’s main goals are to help care for the animals, create new exhibits, develop education programs and
allow participation in saving animals from extinction. This program is open for all individuals and has a
variety of incentives for joining.
A few of the changes that occurred during this decade included adopted Species Survival Plans,
education programs, conducting various studies to gain knowledge of the natural world and
revitalization of various displays throughout the park. The alterations marked changes in zoos
nationwide.
These changes generated traffic and attendance for the Zoo and helped create the Dickerson Park Zoo of
today.
Today, there are many programs that children and adults can become involved in and various animals to
see. Children can be involved in Zoo Tots, ZOOper Kids and other grade-oriented programs. Adults
and children are able to adopt an animal at the Zoo to help care for its needs.
Throughout the year, the Zoo hosts a multitude of events. The Dickerson Park Zoo is located at 3043
North Fort, Springfield, MO. To find more information about prices and hours of operation visit the
website or call them.
If you are interested in learning more about the Dickerson Park Zoo, visit their site at
www.dickersonparkzoo.org or by calling (417) 833-1570.
Contact:
Blake Allan Miller
417-259-2587
Blake968@live.missouristate.edu
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Feature Story
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Inside the Zoo
(Springfield, MO) Feb. 06, 2014 – Dickerson Park Zoo’s mission statement is to connect people with
animals and to create adventures that encourage discovery and inspire conservation action. The Zoo has
been creating these adventures for almost 100 years.
The Dickerson Park Zoo was established in 1922 by the Springfield Park Board. The 120 acres of land,
purchased from the Jerome Dickerson, Sr. estate, was developed by the WPA labor and funds and other
federal agencies.
Little development occurred until the 1970’s. The Zoo had become a liability for the city of Springfield
and was on the cusp of being closed.
The next 10 years marked a growth period thanks to the group, Friends of the Zoo (FOZ).
The FOZ developed a membership program, created education programs and found donors to help
support new projects and developments. Thanks to FOZ the City of Springfield devoted a budget to
help offset costs.
The changes that occurred in the Dickerson Park Zoo overlapped with modifications in zoos across the
nation. An emphasis on recreation, education, conservation and research was adopted as a leader for
zoos in the nation.
The Dickerson Park Zoo created a master plan in 1985 and revised it in 1996. The master plan outlined
new parameters on themes and development. Out of the 120 acres only 70 of these were available for
development, 54 acres in use, leaving 16 for future projects.
Other changes that occurred during this decade included adopted Species Survival Plans for elephants,
wolves, cheetahs and giraffes. Each of these survival plans were met with great success.
Education programs were developed to create an interest in the natural world. The Zoo also stressed the
importance of conducting various studies to gain knowledge of the natural world and revitalization of
various displays throughout the park.
These changes generated traffic and attendance for the Zoo and helped create the Dickerson Park Zoo of
today. Involvement with the Zoo continues to grow as more families gain an interest in furthering their
knowledge about the world.
The growth of tourism in the Springfield area also contributes to the attendance rising and offers a
unique experience in Springfield.
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The Zoo was recently reaccredited in 2012 and marks the Zoo as a professional establishment that
maintains high standards to the treatment of animals, facility management, education programs and
conservation contribution.
Today, there are many programs that children and adults can become involved in and various animals to
see. Children can be involved in Zoo Tots, ZOOper Kids and other grade-oriented programs. Adults
and children are able to adopt an animal at the Zoo to help care for its needs.
A few major displays include the geographical themed sections of the Zoo: Africa, Australia, Missouri
Habitats, South America and Tropical Asia. These geographical themed areas include animals native to
the regions.
The five geographical regions in the Dickerson Park Zoo are home to over 340 animals representing 120
species.
Throughout the year, the Zoo hosts a multitude of events. The events include Mother’s and Father’s
Day celebrations and other major holidays throughout the year. The next major event is the Party for the
Planet. Party for the Planet is celebration for Earth Day.
The Dickerson Park Zoo will have summer hours beginning on April 1, 2014. The hours of operation
will be from 9:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily.
The Dickerson Park Zoo is located at 3043 North Fort, Springfield, MO. To find more information
about prices and the various events visit the website or call them.
If you are interested in learning more about the Dickerson Park Zoo, visit their site at
www.dickersonparkzoo.org or by calling (417) 833-1570.
Contact:
Blake Allan Miller
417-259-2587
Blake968@live.missouristate.edu
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Public Service Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Summer Hours Begin at the Zoo
(Springfield, MO) Mar. 27, 2014 – THE DICKERSON PARK ZOO WILL BEGIN SUMMER HOURS
IN APRIL. THE SUMMER HOURS WILL BE FROM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. FOR MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT ZOO FACILITIES AND EVENTS VISIT DICKERSONPARKZOO.COM.
Contact:
Blake Allan Miller
417-259-2587
Blake968@live.missouristate.edu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 Seconds
Mother’s Day Celebration
(Springfield, MO) Mar. 27, 2014 – ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE TRYING TO FIND THE
PERFECT GIFT FOR YOU MOTHER? FINDING THAT PERFECT GIFT CAN BE DIFFICULT
FOR THAT ONE SPECIAL PERSON CALLED YOUR MOTHER. EVERY MOTHER DESERVES
A PERFECT GIFT. COME CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH THE DICKERSON PARK ZOO.
MOTHERS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
DICKERSONPARKZOO.COM. AND TO ALL YOU MOTHERS, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.
Contact:
Blake Allan Miller
417-259-2587
Blake968@live.missouristate.edu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
60 Seconds
Earth Day Celebration
(Springfield, MO) Mar. 27, 2014 – THE EARTH IS HOME TO OVER 7 BILLION PEOPLE AND
ABOUT 7 MILLION SPECIES OF ANIMALS. THE EARTH HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE
AND IT WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO WITH THE HELP OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU. EARTH DAY
WAS CREATED TO HELP KEEP OUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN AND HEALTHY FOR PEOPLE
AND ANIMALS ALIKE. EARTH DAY IS ALSO A DAY TO CELELBRATE OUR GREEN
EARTH. COME CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH US AT THE DICKERSON PARK ZOO. WE
HAVE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. WE ARE ALSO HOME TO
340 ANIMALS REPRESENTING 120 SPECIES FROM ACROSS THE WORLD. THE ZOO IS THE
PLACE TO BE FOR EARTH DAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ZOOS
HOURS OF OPERATION AND PRICES VISIT DICKERSONPARKZOO.COM OR BY CALLING
417-833-1570.
Contact:
Blake Allan Miller
417-259-2587
Blake968@live.missouristate.edu
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Press Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Statement
Upcoming Events
Good morning everyone. I am Caitlin Shukwit and this is my colleague, Blake Miller. Today we are
here to discuss a few upcoming events that will take place at the Dickerson Park Zoo. The Zoo is
located on 3043 North Fort on the north side of Springfield, MO. We are excited to kick off our summer
by introducing our summer happenings for you and your family. We have a new event that we want to
discuss with you first.
This year we are going to host a Donor’s Day at the Zoo. The event is for anyone who has donated to
the Zoo in the past year. To be qualified for the Donor’s Day, your donation must have exceeded $200
throughout the year of 2013. The event will be happening on Saturday, June 14th
. The day is packed
with various activities starting at 9:00 AM. Bring your families for a free day at the Zoo, including
complementary lunch, free face painting, carnival games, and much more. Starting at 5:00 PM the Zoo
will host a cocktail hour to kick-off the evening event for the donors and their guests. Dinner will be
served at 6:30 PM, please RSVP for your choice of food and the number of guests being brought by
June 1st. There will be live music from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. We are thrilled to be able to offer this to our
exceptional donors to show our appreciation. If you are interested in becoming one of our donors, visit
our website for more information.
Before we premier our final event, we are going to discuss updates for our summer season. First, we are
switching to our summer hours. We are going to be open from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily. These hours
will last until September and then our winter hours will begin.
We will have our monthly Friday night Zoomberees, which is a kid’s night out full of activities and a
chance for the parents to take a night off. To register for this event visit our website for more
information.
Other summer surprises include a brand new exhibit ground breaking. The exhibit will feature an albino
tiger and a 30-foot long python. These exhibits were available by a generous donation from Charles
Michael Darwin.
We would like to thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Dickerson Park Zoo.
Now is the time set aside to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
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Press Conference Questions
Are we able to attend the Donor Day this year without donating last year?
Unfortunately no, however, if you are interested in being a part of Donor’s Day next year we would love
to have you. Visit our website for more information on how to get involved with donations.
If we have donated in the past year, do we have to attend the entire day?
No you do not. The day is structured for our guests, please attend whenever is convenient for you and
your family. However, to get into the Zoo during the day, please bring your invitation.
During the evening, are children allowed to attend?
Unfortunately, after 5:00 PM, the event is exclusive to people 21 and older.
What are the details of the Zoomberees?
The event is $20 for the first child, and $15 for every child after that. The event is from 6:00 – 10:00 PM
and includes dinner.
Will there be a separate press conference for the ground breaking?
Yes there will be a separate press statement. The press statement will happen at August 1st
at 9:40 AM.