Remarks at Delaware River Watershed Forum 2014 by Clare Billett, William Penn...Kim Beidler
The document discusses the 2nd Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum which aims to maximize watershed protection efforts through targeting priorities, aligning work, establishing goals and measuring changes, using communications, and promoting expansion. It provides an overview of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative which has a goal of improving water quality by 2023 through supporting research, tracking changes, engaging communities, and investing in restoration of 8 targeted sub-watersheds. The initiative is supported by various organizations and has identified over $230 million in needs over 3 years.
Wildlife Gardening and Companion Planting - Scotlandsodj49v
This document provides tips for encouraging wildlife in home gardens through responsible cultivation practices. It recommends providing compost, installing water butts, growing plants from seed, planting flowers that attract beneficial insects, using non-toxic pest controls, erecting bug boxes, and practicing companion planting. The document also suggests allowing surplus crops to go to seed to provide food for birds and growing clover to attract bees for pollination.
Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for WildlifeDanousis85z
Wildscapes are designed landscapes that provide wildlife with food, shelter, and water. To create an effective Wildscape, use at least 50% native plants that provide seeds, berries, and nesting materials. Include varying plant heights and densities to create sheltering layers for different wildlife species. Supplement natural resources with artificial features like bird feeders and baths. Maintain your Wildscape according to local regulations and use fire-resistant plants near homes to reduce wildfire risk.
The National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat program helps people create habitats for native wildlife on their properties. There are four main requirements for a habitat to be certified: 1) It must provide a variety of food sources like plants, feeders, and supplemental food. 2) It needs a water source like bird baths, ponds, or streams. 3) Cover is required, including trees, shrubs, ground cover or brush piles. 4) Places for wildlife to raise young such as nest boxes, dense vegetation or snags must be included. The program aims to connect people with nature and provide everything native wildlife needs to survive.
The document discusses how an unusually warm spring in 2012 may impact weed populations that year. It notes that the early warm weather gave some weed species a 2-4 week headstart on emergence compared to average years. Perennial and biennial weeds in particular benefited from the warm conditions. The document provides a table showing that several common weed species emerged much earlier than their 1998-2000 average emergence dates.
In the midst of the toxic atmosphere of Watts, seeds are sprouting, organic gardens are thriving, young people are discovering a vocation, and healthy, whole foods are becoming part of everyday life.
This document contains over 50 quotes from Mahatma Gandhi on topics like non-violence, truth, religion, love, service, forgiveness, and more. Some of the key quotes include "Where there is love there is life", "You must be the change you wish to see in the world", and "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man." The quotes reflect Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent civil disobedience and living a virtuous life focused on truth, love, forgiveness, and helping others.
Remarks at Delaware River Watershed Forum 2014 by Clare Billett, William Penn...Kim Beidler
The document discusses the 2nd Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum which aims to maximize watershed protection efforts through targeting priorities, aligning work, establishing goals and measuring changes, using communications, and promoting expansion. It provides an overview of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative which has a goal of improving water quality by 2023 through supporting research, tracking changes, engaging communities, and investing in restoration of 8 targeted sub-watersheds. The initiative is supported by various organizations and has identified over $230 million in needs over 3 years.
Wildlife Gardening and Companion Planting - Scotlandsodj49v
This document provides tips for encouraging wildlife in home gardens through responsible cultivation practices. It recommends providing compost, installing water butts, growing plants from seed, planting flowers that attract beneficial insects, using non-toxic pest controls, erecting bug boxes, and practicing companion planting. The document also suggests allowing surplus crops to go to seed to provide food for birds and growing clover to attract bees for pollination.
Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for WildlifeDanousis85z
Wildscapes are designed landscapes that provide wildlife with food, shelter, and water. To create an effective Wildscape, use at least 50% native plants that provide seeds, berries, and nesting materials. Include varying plant heights and densities to create sheltering layers for different wildlife species. Supplement natural resources with artificial features like bird feeders and baths. Maintain your Wildscape according to local regulations and use fire-resistant plants near homes to reduce wildfire risk.
The National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat program helps people create habitats for native wildlife on their properties. There are four main requirements for a habitat to be certified: 1) It must provide a variety of food sources like plants, feeders, and supplemental food. 2) It needs a water source like bird baths, ponds, or streams. 3) Cover is required, including trees, shrubs, ground cover or brush piles. 4) Places for wildlife to raise young such as nest boxes, dense vegetation or snags must be included. The program aims to connect people with nature and provide everything native wildlife needs to survive.
The document discusses how an unusually warm spring in 2012 may impact weed populations that year. It notes that the early warm weather gave some weed species a 2-4 week headstart on emergence compared to average years. Perennial and biennial weeds in particular benefited from the warm conditions. The document provides a table showing that several common weed species emerged much earlier than their 1998-2000 average emergence dates.
In the midst of the toxic atmosphere of Watts, seeds are sprouting, organic gardens are thriving, young people are discovering a vocation, and healthy, whole foods are becoming part of everyday life.
This document contains over 50 quotes from Mahatma Gandhi on topics like non-violence, truth, religion, love, service, forgiveness, and more. Some of the key quotes include "Where there is love there is life", "You must be the change you wish to see in the world", and "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man." The quotes reflect Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent civil disobedience and living a virtuous life focused on truth, love, forgiveness, and helping others.
Good Food Helps your Children Excel in SchoolSeeds
Good Food = Academic Success for your Children~
INCLUDES LINKS TO:
Over 120 books and web sites on Education, Children's Health and Academic Success, Organic Food Recipes, Organic Non-Sugar Sweeteners, School Lunches ~ Over 300 books on Organic Gardening and Heirloom Gardening ~ Over 200 books on Sustainable Technology and Alternative Housing ~ Over 30 books on Renewable Energy ~ Many Free PDF files on Rain Gardens, Roof Gardens, Aeroponic Gardening, Rainwater Harvesting, Waterwise Gardening, Green Eco Churches, Vegetable Oil Cars, Organic Gardening Guides, Ram Pumps, Companion Planting, Garden Therapy Manuals, Faith Healing
The document is a companion planting chart that lists plants and herbs that can be used as natural repellents or companions for various insects and garden pests. It notes that mint, catmint, tansy, garlic, and pennyroyal can repel ants. Nasturtiums, tomato leaves, basil, spearmint, onions, stinging nettle, and garlic can deter aphids. Rosemary, mint, dill, sage, hyssop, garlic, oregano, spearmint, tansy, thyme, chamomile can help with cabbage butterflies. Garlic, tomato leaves, and pepper leaves on the plant can combat caterpillars.
Edible Schoolyards = Academic Success & Gardening with ChildrenSeeds
Organic Edible Schoolyards = Academic Success + Healthy Students ~
INCLUDES LINKS TO:
Over 80 books and web sites dealing with Gardening with Children - Over 300 books on Organic Gardening - Over 200 books on Sustainable Technology - Over 50 books on Renewable Energy - Many Free PDF files on Rain Gardens, Roof Gardens, Aeroponic Gardening, Rainwater Harvesting, Waterwise Gardening, Green Eco Churches, Vegetable Oil Cars, Organic Gardening Guides, Ram Pumps, Companion Planting, 7 - Garden Therapy Manuals
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher GuideSeeds
A square foot garden is a method for growing vegetables in a small space of 120cm x 120cm (4ft x 4ft). Each square is divided into 16 squares and planted with a different crop close together. Tall crops go in back and sizes decrease towards the front. Crop rotation is important to prevent nutrient depletion and control pests/diseases. Seeds are station sown by making holes and thinning extras rather than sowing rows and thinning. This allows growing a variety of crops in a minimal space.
City Farming, Backyard Farming, & Urban Farming - , Resources, Links & Much MoreSeeds
This document provides links to numerous resources on topics related to city farming, including articles, manuals, books, and websites. It begins by listing several articles and manuals on topics such as urban forestry, urban agriculture, and sustainable urban development. It then provides links to books on city farming, urban farming, and organic gardening. The document continues listing websites focused on city farming, organic growing techniques, renewable energy, and other sustainability topics.
Horseback Riding Therapy, Natural Horse Care, Natural Pet Food, Natural Pet CareSeeds
Horseback Riding Therapy, Natural Horse Care, Natural Pet Food, Natural Pet Care
- helping the Disabled, PTSD & the Elderly to Rehabilitation & Recovery
City Beekeeping ~ Honey for Health ~ Resouces, Books & Much MoreSeeds
This document provides links to resources about urban beekeeping and managing bee colonies, including books, websites, and videos. It notes that some of the links may not work properly in Microsoft Internet Explorer and recommends using alternative browsers. It then lists numerous references to books, websites, and other materials on topics related to beekeeping with honey bees and mason bees.
The document provides links to numerous resources about water wise gardening, landscaping with native plants, and conserving water outdoors. It includes manuals, books, articles and guides on topics like designing low maintenance gardens, choosing drought tolerant plants, saving water in the landscape, and creating sustainable gardens in various regions. All of the links are meant to be downloaded as a PDF for proper functioning.
Free Xeriscape Gardening Manuals, Books, Resources & Much MoreSeeds
This document contains links to over 100 publications, newsletters, fact sheets, and other resources related to xeriscape gardening and landscaping. The resources cover topics like the 7 stages of successful xeriscape design, drought tolerant plant guides for various regions, waterwise landscaping techniques, irrigation management, and more. The resources are from universities, conservation organizations, water districts and agencies across the United States and Canada.
This document provides information about keeping chickens in organic gardens and lists the titles and links for numerous books on topics related to raising chickens and using chicken manure and compost. It notes that some of the listed links may not work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer and recommends using alternative browsers. It also provides a link to download the page as a PDF file.
Ram Water Pumps - Using No Fuel and No ElectricitySeeds
Hydraulic ram pumps use the energy of a large amount of water falling a small height to lift a small amount of that water to a much greater height, allowing water from springs or streams in valleys to be pumped to villages or irrigation schemes on hillsides. They can lift 1-20% of inlet water 10 times the intake height and work where water flows constantly and the usable fall is at least 91 cm. Their uses include lifting drinking water, pumping drinking water from streams, and lifting irrigation water. Advantages are low cost, simple construction, and not requiring fuel or electricity.
Este documento presenta una lista de libros en español sobre temas de agricultura orgánica, horticultura ecológica, acuaponía, abonos orgánicos, control biológico de plagas y más. Incluye el título de cada libro, autor(es), y enlaces a sitios como Google Books, WorldCat y librerías en línea donde se pueden encontrar los libros. La lista contiene más de 50 entradas de libros sobre diferentes aspectos técnicos y prácticos de la agricultura sostenible.
This document provides links to numerous resources on topics related to city farming, including articles, manuals, books, and websites. It begins by listing several articles and manuals on topics such as urban forestry, urban agriculture, and sustainable urban development. It then provides links to books on city farming, urban farming, and organic gardening. The document continues listing websites focused on city farming, organic growing techniques, renewable energy, and other sustainability-related topics.
The Wicking Worm Bed Revolution for Drought GardeningSeeds
The wicking bed system allows food to be produced with reduced and erratic rainfall by capturing water and nutrients below the surface. It improves soil quality over time by encouraging fungal decomposition that embeds carbon in the soil. Wicking beds regulate soil moisture for plant growth using a waterproof liner and drainage holes to retain an underground reservoir of water that wicks up through screening rocks and soil. This system produces higher yields with less water loss compared to conventional irrigation methods.
Garden Wicking Beds = Water Wise Gardening for Dry Lands & Summer DroughtsSeeds
- Wicking beds are a gardening system that allows plants to be grown with high water and nutrient efficiency in areas with sandy soils and long dry periods. They work by having a water reservoir underneath the planting medium that draws water up through capillary action and evaporation to hydrate the plants.
- They can be easily constructed using materials like plastic liners, barrels, or bricks to create a level bottom planter with a reservoir below. Various porous materials like gravel or broken bricks can be used to fill the reservoir space to store water.
- Wicking beds have been shown to greatly reduce water use for gardening while providing a consistent supply of nutrients and moisture to plants through the passive water movement between the reservoir and
The document describes how to construct a self-watering container using two 20-liter buckets. The container allows for growing a single large plant like a tomato or pepper. It is cheaper and easier to make than rectangular self-watering containers. Instructions are provided on drilling holes, adding a filler tube, and assembling the inner and outer buckets so that the inner bucket holds soil and plant roots while the outer holds water to keep the soil moist. Periodic filling of the filler tube is needed to replenish the water supply.
A Manual for Growing Food in Arid Lands & Summer DroughtsSeeds
This document is a handbook for growing food in arid Australia, specifically Alice Springs. It provides tips for planning and preparing a garden, including choosing a sunny location, adding paths to avoid compaction, and preparing the soil. It also discusses options for container gardening and creating no-dig garden beds. The handbook offers guidance on starting seeds and seedlings, including hardening off seedlings before transplanting. It provides advice on pruning fruit trees and hand pollinating some plants if bees are not present. The overall document aims to inspire and assist people in Alice Springs with growing their own food.
Lasagna Garden for Schools - Teacher Guide & Lesson PlansSeeds
This document provides instructions for building a lasagna garden, which is a method of sheet composting. It involves layering cardboard, compost, and mulch without tilling. This saves time and enriches the soil as the materials decompose. The instructions outline laying down cardboard or newspaper, adding 4-6 inches of compost and manure, and topping it with 6 inches of mulch. The lasagna garden should be left to cook for 3-6 months before planting. Sheet composting is similar to traditional Native American gardening methods and creates rich, organic soil full of earthworms with less digging and weeding.
A diet rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids can help reduce aggression and improve mood. Studies in prisons found that inmates who received supplements had significantly fewer rule violations and violent incidents than those who received placebos. Similarly, studies in schools found that children who received omega-3 supplements performed better academically than those who received placebos. While more research is still needed, current evidence suggests nutrition may play an important role in mental health and behaviors.
The document presents several Bible verses that discuss diet and nutrition, including verses from Genesis describing the plants and animals that God provided for food. Other verses discuss eating bread, drinking wine, avoiding fat and blood, and the body as God's temple. The document provides an overview of key biblical perspectives on healthy eating and diet.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Good Food Helps your Children Excel in SchoolSeeds
Good Food = Academic Success for your Children~
INCLUDES LINKS TO:
Over 120 books and web sites on Education, Children's Health and Academic Success, Organic Food Recipes, Organic Non-Sugar Sweeteners, School Lunches ~ Over 300 books on Organic Gardening and Heirloom Gardening ~ Over 200 books on Sustainable Technology and Alternative Housing ~ Over 30 books on Renewable Energy ~ Many Free PDF files on Rain Gardens, Roof Gardens, Aeroponic Gardening, Rainwater Harvesting, Waterwise Gardening, Green Eco Churches, Vegetable Oil Cars, Organic Gardening Guides, Ram Pumps, Companion Planting, Garden Therapy Manuals, Faith Healing
The document is a companion planting chart that lists plants and herbs that can be used as natural repellents or companions for various insects and garden pests. It notes that mint, catmint, tansy, garlic, and pennyroyal can repel ants. Nasturtiums, tomato leaves, basil, spearmint, onions, stinging nettle, and garlic can deter aphids. Rosemary, mint, dill, sage, hyssop, garlic, oregano, spearmint, tansy, thyme, chamomile can help with cabbage butterflies. Garlic, tomato leaves, and pepper leaves on the plant can combat caterpillars.
Edible Schoolyards = Academic Success & Gardening with ChildrenSeeds
Organic Edible Schoolyards = Academic Success + Healthy Students ~
INCLUDES LINKS TO:
Over 80 books and web sites dealing with Gardening with Children - Over 300 books on Organic Gardening - Over 200 books on Sustainable Technology - Over 50 books on Renewable Energy - Many Free PDF files on Rain Gardens, Roof Gardens, Aeroponic Gardening, Rainwater Harvesting, Waterwise Gardening, Green Eco Churches, Vegetable Oil Cars, Organic Gardening Guides, Ram Pumps, Companion Planting, 7 - Garden Therapy Manuals
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher GuideSeeds
A square foot garden is a method for growing vegetables in a small space of 120cm x 120cm (4ft x 4ft). Each square is divided into 16 squares and planted with a different crop close together. Tall crops go in back and sizes decrease towards the front. Crop rotation is important to prevent nutrient depletion and control pests/diseases. Seeds are station sown by making holes and thinning extras rather than sowing rows and thinning. This allows growing a variety of crops in a minimal space.
City Farming, Backyard Farming, & Urban Farming - , Resources, Links & Much MoreSeeds
This document provides links to numerous resources on topics related to city farming, including articles, manuals, books, and websites. It begins by listing several articles and manuals on topics such as urban forestry, urban agriculture, and sustainable urban development. It then provides links to books on city farming, urban farming, and organic gardening. The document continues listing websites focused on city farming, organic growing techniques, renewable energy, and other sustainability topics.
Horseback Riding Therapy, Natural Horse Care, Natural Pet Food, Natural Pet CareSeeds
Horseback Riding Therapy, Natural Horse Care, Natural Pet Food, Natural Pet Care
- helping the Disabled, PTSD & the Elderly to Rehabilitation & Recovery
City Beekeeping ~ Honey for Health ~ Resouces, Books & Much MoreSeeds
This document provides links to resources about urban beekeeping and managing bee colonies, including books, websites, and videos. It notes that some of the links may not work properly in Microsoft Internet Explorer and recommends using alternative browsers. It then lists numerous references to books, websites, and other materials on topics related to beekeeping with honey bees and mason bees.
The document provides links to numerous resources about water wise gardening, landscaping with native plants, and conserving water outdoors. It includes manuals, books, articles and guides on topics like designing low maintenance gardens, choosing drought tolerant plants, saving water in the landscape, and creating sustainable gardens in various regions. All of the links are meant to be downloaded as a PDF for proper functioning.
Free Xeriscape Gardening Manuals, Books, Resources & Much MoreSeeds
This document contains links to over 100 publications, newsletters, fact sheets, and other resources related to xeriscape gardening and landscaping. The resources cover topics like the 7 stages of successful xeriscape design, drought tolerant plant guides for various regions, waterwise landscaping techniques, irrigation management, and more. The resources are from universities, conservation organizations, water districts and agencies across the United States and Canada.
This document provides information about keeping chickens in organic gardens and lists the titles and links for numerous books on topics related to raising chickens and using chicken manure and compost. It notes that some of the listed links may not work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer and recommends using alternative browsers. It also provides a link to download the page as a PDF file.
Ram Water Pumps - Using No Fuel and No ElectricitySeeds
Hydraulic ram pumps use the energy of a large amount of water falling a small height to lift a small amount of that water to a much greater height, allowing water from springs or streams in valleys to be pumped to villages or irrigation schemes on hillsides. They can lift 1-20% of inlet water 10 times the intake height and work where water flows constantly and the usable fall is at least 91 cm. Their uses include lifting drinking water, pumping drinking water from streams, and lifting irrigation water. Advantages are low cost, simple construction, and not requiring fuel or electricity.
Este documento presenta una lista de libros en español sobre temas de agricultura orgánica, horticultura ecológica, acuaponía, abonos orgánicos, control biológico de plagas y más. Incluye el título de cada libro, autor(es), y enlaces a sitios como Google Books, WorldCat y librerías en línea donde se pueden encontrar los libros. La lista contiene más de 50 entradas de libros sobre diferentes aspectos técnicos y prácticos de la agricultura sostenible.
This document provides links to numerous resources on topics related to city farming, including articles, manuals, books, and websites. It begins by listing several articles and manuals on topics such as urban forestry, urban agriculture, and sustainable urban development. It then provides links to books on city farming, urban farming, and organic gardening. The document continues listing websites focused on city farming, organic growing techniques, renewable energy, and other sustainability-related topics.
The Wicking Worm Bed Revolution for Drought GardeningSeeds
The wicking bed system allows food to be produced with reduced and erratic rainfall by capturing water and nutrients below the surface. It improves soil quality over time by encouraging fungal decomposition that embeds carbon in the soil. Wicking beds regulate soil moisture for plant growth using a waterproof liner and drainage holes to retain an underground reservoir of water that wicks up through screening rocks and soil. This system produces higher yields with less water loss compared to conventional irrigation methods.
Garden Wicking Beds = Water Wise Gardening for Dry Lands & Summer DroughtsSeeds
- Wicking beds are a gardening system that allows plants to be grown with high water and nutrient efficiency in areas with sandy soils and long dry periods. They work by having a water reservoir underneath the planting medium that draws water up through capillary action and evaporation to hydrate the plants.
- They can be easily constructed using materials like plastic liners, barrels, or bricks to create a level bottom planter with a reservoir below. Various porous materials like gravel or broken bricks can be used to fill the reservoir space to store water.
- Wicking beds have been shown to greatly reduce water use for gardening while providing a consistent supply of nutrients and moisture to plants through the passive water movement between the reservoir and
The document describes how to construct a self-watering container using two 20-liter buckets. The container allows for growing a single large plant like a tomato or pepper. It is cheaper and easier to make than rectangular self-watering containers. Instructions are provided on drilling holes, adding a filler tube, and assembling the inner and outer buckets so that the inner bucket holds soil and plant roots while the outer holds water to keep the soil moist. Periodic filling of the filler tube is needed to replenish the water supply.
A Manual for Growing Food in Arid Lands & Summer DroughtsSeeds
This document is a handbook for growing food in arid Australia, specifically Alice Springs. It provides tips for planning and preparing a garden, including choosing a sunny location, adding paths to avoid compaction, and preparing the soil. It also discusses options for container gardening and creating no-dig garden beds. The handbook offers guidance on starting seeds and seedlings, including hardening off seedlings before transplanting. It provides advice on pruning fruit trees and hand pollinating some plants if bees are not present. The overall document aims to inspire and assist people in Alice Springs with growing their own food.
Lasagna Garden for Schools - Teacher Guide & Lesson PlansSeeds
This document provides instructions for building a lasagna garden, which is a method of sheet composting. It involves layering cardboard, compost, and mulch without tilling. This saves time and enriches the soil as the materials decompose. The instructions outline laying down cardboard or newspaper, adding 4-6 inches of compost and manure, and topping it with 6 inches of mulch. The lasagna garden should be left to cook for 3-6 months before planting. Sheet composting is similar to traditional Native American gardening methods and creates rich, organic soil full of earthworms with less digging and weeding.
A diet rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids can help reduce aggression and improve mood. Studies in prisons found that inmates who received supplements had significantly fewer rule violations and violent incidents than those who received placebos. Similarly, studies in schools found that children who received omega-3 supplements performed better academically than those who received placebos. While more research is still needed, current evidence suggests nutrition may play an important role in mental health and behaviors.
The document presents several Bible verses that discuss diet and nutrition, including verses from Genesis describing the plants and animals that God provided for food. Other verses discuss eating bread, drinking wine, avoiding fat and blood, and the body as God's temple. The document provides an overview of key biblical perspectives on healthy eating and diet.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
1. “Preserving Our Heritage One Seed at a Time”
By Nancy MacKenzie
Parker County Master Gardener
Pumpkin Patch
As many of you know I moved almost full-time to LaCrosse, Wisconsin in August, 2012. I
never had been to Wisconsin so this was a new adventure for Tom and me. After moving
around the world with Tom as a military spouse for 30-years we considered this just
another “PCS” for a few years in the civilian workplace. We moved into our home in late
August of 2012, unpacked and immediately realized that fall begins early in Wisconsin.
After a long, long winter and a very late spring the Mississippi River finally began to thaw,
the trees budded and the birds returned. Our home is only 13 blocks from the river and it
was amazing to see the transformation of not only the river but the vast marshes that supply
the river. After all, this is the beginning of the Mississippi River and in LaCrosse we have
three rivers that come together to form this national treasure waterway. The trumpet swans
came through on their migration from Canada. Big chunks of ice flow down river with
numerous bald eagles taking an easy ride and looking for fish to feed on. The “Bluffs”
surrounding our city began blooming again and spring finally arrived. It was a new
experience to have tulips blooming in the middle of June and I truly enjoyed gardening and
planting during the cool sunny days of June and July.
I saw an ad in the classified section of our La Crosse newspaper that simply read “Plant
Sale, my house, La Crosse, my driveway, etc. I always like to explore our historic
neighborhood so I ventured out with my garden wagon in tow to see what the sale looked
like. I was surprised to find the house was very modest and located closely between two
houses. But what really amazed me was the lady had tables of plants set up from the street
all the way back to her garage with a sign pointing to her backyard. Not only did she have
plants in her driveway but in her neighbors’ drives as well. Her backyard is amazing to see
in the summer. It’s a beautiful garden of pathways and outdoor rooms. She said she would
be happy to divide many of her plants and share with me after the numerous garden clubs
came through from Madison, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. I purchased several perennials,
and two tiny pumpkin plants. The thing she said that really caught my attention was her
remark about where her seeds come from. She told me she only uses seeds from the Seed
2. Saver Exchange in Dekorah, Iowa. I came home and planted my two tiny pumpkin plants
expecting very little results and I didn’t even bother to fertilize them.
I soon left for Texas and did not think of those plants for two weeks. My husband joked
with me on the phone about them asking if I was planting Jack and the Beanstalk in the
backyard. Little did I know he was serious but when I returned from Texas, the pumpkins
had taken over the entire back flowerbed, climbed the fence, gone to the other side and
were growing down the alley.
My Jack and the Beanstalk
I got 15 medium to large pumpkins from those two plants. I had to support the ones
growing on the fence with “knee highs” to keep them from falling off the vine.
I went online and looked up the Seed Saver Exchange because I was fascinated to find out
how it began. The exchange was started by Ken and Diane Ott Whealy as a nonprofit seed
Exchange in 1975 at their rural home in Princeton, Missouri. It was started along with 29
gardeners from all over the United States and Canada. They sent Diane and Ken 25-cents
and a large envelope to the True Seed Exchange and in return, they received a six-page
publication listing seeds that other gardeners were willing to share.
Many of us remember or still practice swapping seeds with friends, neighbors and relatives.
I remember going to visit our family as a child and they would send my mother home with
a bouquet of “starts” for planting in our yard. Seeds were also swapped and shared in the
fall. In Diane’s book “Gathering-of Saving Seed with Like- Minded people” she recounts a
similar experience of coming home with an envelope of seeds or a water soaked
handkerchief rolled around a “slip” from a houseplant.
Diane began her collection with her Grandfather Ott’s Morning Glory vines and German
pink tomato seeds. The Ott’s began researching commercial farming and planting which
has contributed to the diminishing of the diversity found in food crops. As the years went
by, the Whealey’s changed the name from True Seed Exchange to Seed Savers Exchange
and in 1986 they made the move to Decorah, Iowa. Later Ken left the business and they
later divorced but Diane remains as Co-Founder and vice president.
3. Today the SSE is the largest non-governmental seed bank in the United States. There are
13,000 members from all 50 states and 40 countries. Members receive a yearbook that
offers around 20,000 listings of which 13,000 are unique to the SSE. They have over 5,000
varieties of tomatoes, 900 kinds of peppers, 400 types of squash along with 1,500 varieties
of beans.
Their storage facility has a climate controlled underground freezer vault. The backup vault
is located at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on the Island of Spitsbergen in Norway and at
the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Seed
Saver Exchange Farm is funded by membership fees and over two million dollars’ worth of
seed sales to the general public. It also helps to pay the salaries of 50 fulltime employees
and the nation’s only seed historian who researches the provenance of donated seeds to
insure their authenticity. The SSE also has a full-time librarian, a collections curator, seed
bank, public programs and facilities managers’ plus numerous other positions. It is a large
employer in the small town of Decorah. An orchardist oversees the more than 550 pre-1900
varieties of American apples that are grown on the farm on a bluff. The farm has eight
miles of hiking trails and an Amish-built Visitors Center.
At the center of the farm, there is a restored red barn. Diane’s display garden is planted in
front of the barn. The late summer garden is an artist’s palette of color with a large variety
of colors of vegetables mixed with flowers. The farm’s location was chosen because it is
surrounded by bluffs and trees which prevent the “blow in” of pesticides and other
contaminants. This is important to protect the purity of the seeds and plants. The mission of
the SSE is to “conserve and promote America’s culturally diverse but endangered garden
and food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, growing and sharing heirloom
seeds and plants.
Seed Saver Farm
Heirlooms are usually those types that were grown before 1950, before the “Green
Revolution” when Agribusiness began using pesticides, chemical fertilizers and high-yield
crop varieties. This allowed for an increase of the food supply, food crop varieties, food
quantities and calories per acre worldwide. Heirlooms are open pollinated meaning that a
variety is pollinated only by its own pollen variety and by wind and insects. This results in
a plant that looks like the parent.
4. According to Tim Johnson, SSE seed bank manager, this process can be repeated over
many generations or seasons. Open pollination means that no one can really own the seed.
For an example Monsanto Agriculture Company from St. Louis, Missouri owns over 90%
of all the commercial soybeans grown in the U.S. One big aspect of the SSE is to get seeds
there and available to the public to plant and grow. The SSE website has a map showing
where seeds are available which helps the public purchase and grow these plants.
We have an incredible history of our food crops because America is a melting pot of
cultures and people groups. Each group brought a rich heritage with them and many
brought seeds and cuttings to the United States when they emigrated from other countries.
The plant collections at the SSE are divided into five categories:
• Seed Collection: Forty five plant types that are regenerated from seed. Most are
annuals that will produce seed each year. Some are biennials that require two
seasons of growth and reproduce.
• Vegetative Collection: Some of these plant types are stored as bulbs or tubers
rather than seeds. Each of the four vegetative plant types maintained requires its
own method of storage and regeneration.
• In Vitro Vegetative Collection: Potatoes and sweet potatoes are maintained in a
tissue vulture laboratory rather than in a field. Started in 1994, the tissue culture lab
minimizes the amount of time, space and labor required to maintain these plants.
• Apple Collection: Begun in 1990, the Historic Orchard contains hundreds of 19th
century varieties on twelve acres. The orchard is open from March-December.
• Grape Collection: There are 360 grape varieties maintained in this orchard. These
were donated by the late Elmer Swenson, an accomplished grape breeder from
Osceola, Wisconsin.
I was curious how the SSE decides what to plant in their gardens. Was told that today Jenna
Sicuranza is a self-proclaimed “plant geek” who serves as collection curator for the SSE.
She decides and chooses between 500-700 varieties to “grow out” each year. They measure
leaf and petal size, fruit weight, length and diameter. At the SSE they also want to maintain
a high germination rate. This all is a very detailed process and the seed must be properly
dried and stored under ideal conditions.
The SSE also has many educational opportunities throughout the year. The Farm is open from
March through December. They kick off in March and begin with a plant sale in early May. A
conference and campout is held every July. This event brings experts and amateurs alike to
compare growing skills and patterns. Though experts are brought to lecture and inform those
attending, it is also a fun time with many families returning year after year. Other activities
throughout the year include a Fundraising Dinner, Tomato Tasting, Squash Festival and Three
Days of Seed Saving Workshops. The grand finale is the Farm to Table Meal with fresh foods
grown at the Seed Exchange.
Checking the SSE website, the closest location on the Seed Rack Location Map is located
in Arlington at the Whole Food Market at 801 East Lamar Blvd. in Arlington, Texas.
5. Dallas sells SSE seeds at Nicholson-Hardie in Park Cities, 5725 West Lovers Lane or the
Whole Foods at 4100 Lomo Alto Drive, Dallas.
Watch out because this can be additive to the avid gardener but we are thankful that SSE
exists for now and for the future.
My pumpkins made wonderful decorations.