"Attracting Birds to Your Backyard" Video
52 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co. Roger Tory Peterson, America's best-known birdwatcher, shows how you can bring birds to your yard in this beautifully filmed program. The habitat essentials of food, nesting, water, and plants are all explained in detail.

"Attracting Butterflies to Your Backyard" Video
58 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
Discover how you can create a butterfly garden with the expert advice in this program. Incredible close-up and slow-motion photography captures 64 species of butterflies, skippers, and moths you can attract to your yard. 

Basic Pistol Shooting
15 minutes, 1998. Federal Cartridge, Inc.
Basic instruction for teaching pistol shooting by starting with an air pistol and advancing to a rimfire or centerfire handgun. Emphasis is placed on learning sight alignment, trigger control, and sight picture. 

Cryptosporidium Parvum
25:43 minutes, 1998. USDA Working Group on Water Quality
This video is an update to an earlier video produced by USDA on the parasitic organism, Cryptosporidium parvum and the disease caused by it. The video covers method of infection, which animals and humans are most at risk of infection, typical symptoms of infection, how widespread the organism is in our environment, why the organism is so hard to detect, and why its treatment and prevention is very difficult. 

Fall Wildflowers
50 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
Guides you to 80 beautiful native or naturalized eastern wildflowers that appear in the fall.

The Farmer's Wife
6.5 hours, 1998. PBS Home Video.
Independent filmmaker David Sutherland takes us deep inside the world of Juanita and Darrel Buschkoetter, a remarkable young Nebraska farm couple, to tell a compelling love story.

Flash Judgments
30 minutes, color. PROgroup, Inc.
Our first impressions of people act like the flash of a camera, leaving us feeling positively or negatively about them. This video shows why people have initial biases and how our first impressions can cause us to send messages  to others on that say they are appreciated, tolerated, or avoided.

Foodservice Disposables: Should I Feel Guilty?
11:30 minutes, 1991. Foodservice & Packaging Institute, Inc.
A search for the answers to the growing controversy over reusables versus disposables--the environmental trade-offs (solid waste, recycling, composting) and the conservation of natural resources (trees, fresh water, and energy). Examines such issues as litter, family health, and the protection of the atmosphere's ozone layer.
For middle school students to adults.

Fostering Environmental Stewardship
8:51 minutes, color. Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Describes the leadership-oriented 4-H Environmental Stewardship Conference held annually for senior 4-H'ers. Participants receive "hands on" experience in a variety of activities related to water qualitiy, waste management, environmental sciences, ecology, natural resources, and leadership. They address global issues and concerns related to Alabama and implement what they've learned into the local 4-H program.

4-H Forestry in Action
13:01 minutes. International Paper, Inc.
All aspects of an actual National 4-H Forestry Invitational are recorded-- including tree measurement, tree identification, compass traverse, insect and disease identification, the forestry bowl, and forestry-oriented recreation. 

Garbage Day!
30 minutes, 1994. ChildVision Educational Films.
"Where does all the garbage go?" Join garbage man Gus as he takes Billy and his dad on a field trip to the wild world of garbage. They observe collection from residential neighborhoods and see recycling centers and landfills.
For children of all ages.

Gardening Nature's Way: Natural Pest Control
39 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
Discover how to control pests in your vegetable garden without poisons or toxic chemicals. You'll learn how to select and use disease resistant varieties, beneficial insects, companion plants, and more.

Getting Along on the Job: Interpersonal Work Skills
30 minutes, 2 parts, 1998. Human Relations Media
After landing a job, people often find that human relations are never trouble free and friction occurs. This video shows people some techniques that will help them deal with these situations.

The Glorious Art of Christmas Decorating
40 minutes, 1998. Premiere House.
In "The Glorious Art of Christmas Decorating," the second in "The Glorious Art Series," Valerie Arelt gives step-by-step directions in clear and concise language for creating glorious gifts, wreaths, garlands, topiaries, bows, centerpieces, and Christmas trees.

Grief in America
55 minutes, color. Fanlight Productions.
This video shows how Americans deals with tragedies. There are many subcultures and groups in America and each deal with adverse situations differently. 

How to Create Your Own Wildflower Meadow
30 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
You can create a beautiful wildflower meadow in your own backyard! This video shows you how to choose and prepare a site, sow seeds, and maintain an established meadow.

How to Grow Flowers
50 minutes, color. A.C. Burke & Co.
Learn how to plant, grow, and cut flowers like the experts do. You'll see how to grow seedlings, use correct planting techniques, mulch, water, feed, and protect your flowers from pests and diseases. Includes tips on creating floral displays.

How to Grow Warm-Weather Vegetables
55 minutes, 1998. Four Seasons Greenhouses.
Author and gardening researcher Jeff Ball will show you how to maximize your summer crop, from just after the last frost of winter to the first frost of fall.

How to Land Your First Job
28 minutes, 1998. National Educational Media Network.
Many youngpeople feel like they are facing a Catch-22 as they try to land their first job. The employers look for experience, but you cannot get experience until you work. This video tells you how you can tip the scales in your favor.
Grade 8 to college. 

INeed the Earth and the Earth Needs Me
17 minutes, 1990. General Motors.
Designed to instill a sense of intimacy between the viewer and the earth and to stimulate interest in the environment. Accompanying teacher's guide provides additional information about air, water, and soil.
For elementary school students.

Inner Views of Grief
30 minutes, color. Fanlight Productions.
When young people experience the death of a loved one, the adults in their lives sometimes fail to understand what an overwhelming experience this can be. There is a study guide included.
For adults 

Leadershift
20 minutes, 1999. AMI.
This video has five themes for future leaders: focus the majority of your efforts on the future, understand the nature of fundamental change, appreciate complex systems and how they work, examine your leadership style to see how it affects productivity, create shared vision to build bridges to the future. 

Maintenance of Your Septic Tank
7 minutes, 1996. Alabama Department of Public Health.
A homeowner has never checked the septic tank for the home she and her husband purchased five years ago. A Health Department employee shows her how to locate the septic tank in the yard, how it works, and how to maintain it.
For upper elementary school students to adults. 

The New Garden Show: Growing & Collecting Heirloom Seeds
20 minutes, 1998. Zimmerman & Associates.
Seed collector Hans Hansen shows you his methods in separating seeds from chaff, in testing for viability, and in starting seeds.

The New Garden Show: Making a Living at Organic Farming
27 minutes, 1998. Zimmerman & Associates.
At their Craftsman Farm, Marianne and Steve Sprinkle explain how they grow certified organic produce. Find out how they get a high return per acre and see how some of their techniques can be used by the home gardener.

The New Garden Show: Principles of Organic Gardening
27 minutes, 1998. Zimmerman & Associates.
Charles Walter, Jr., author of An Acres USA Primer, explains eight vital elements of organic gardening.

The New Garden Show: Water Gardening
20 minutes, 1998. Zimmerman & Associates.
The Nelsons of Lilypons Water Gardens show how to plan, construct, and populate a backyard pond with lilies, plants, and friendly fish.

Nutrition for Young Moms Series: Be All You Can Be
1998. AGC Educational Media.
A fun talk show format shows how these young mothers have many jobs to do, such as cook one minute, be the mother the next. They suggest healthy meal ideas and one mother talks about how to lose the pregnancy weight.

Nutrition for Young Moms Series: Baby, It's Yours
1998. AGC Educational Media.
This program, narrated in part from a baby's point of view, relieves the confusion by helping new mothers understand the role that good nutrition plays in their babies health.

Nutrition for Young Moms Series: Pregnant and Growing
1998. AGC Educational Media.
Viewers meet three women who are taking responsibility for themselves, their babies, and their futures. These young women share their thoughts on eating well, meal planning, and the role that good nutritional health will have on their babies. 

A Practical Guide to Container Growing
60 minutes, 1995. Two-Four Production & Royal Horticultural Society.
This RHS Practical Guides form a series of instructional videos giving advice and tips on gardening opportunities and growing techniques. 

"RHS Water Gardening" Video
60 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
In this informative program, Barbara Davies of Britain's Stapeley Water Gardens shows you how to create a water garden. You'll see how to make a small container water garden, site and build a PVC-lined pond and bog, and install a fountain.

Recycle This! Rock 'N' Roll Recycling
40 minutes, 1991. Dow Chemical Co.
A musical presentation showing how recycling helps protect the environment, save energy, reduce waste, and conserve resources. For middle school and high school students. 

Spring Wildflowers
52 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
Presents 100 of the most common and attractive native or naturalized eastern spring wildflowers.

Summer Wildflowers
50 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
Shows you 80 colorful and varied eastern wildflowers that may be found during the summer months. 

The Times of Life
15 minutes, 1992. BellSouth Corporation
This videotape, narrated by Emmy-winning actor E.G. Marshall, introduces viewers to the exciting world of information services. 

"The Victory Garden" Vegetable Video
60 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
Looking for a comprehensive crash course in vegetable gardening? This is it! Master gardeners Bob Thompson and Jim Wilson show you step-by-step how to have a successful vegetable garden. One of the best gardening videos ever made. Has convenient on-screen indexing by subject matter. 

Wake up to Wetlands
10 minutes, color, 1996. Terrene Institute.
This video drives home the message that wetlands are truly a natural and national treasure, not mistakes of nature as some people tend to believe. It promotes the conservation and preservation of wetlands and discusses the many varieties of wetlands and how they affect our quality of life through their many economic uses and benefits to the tune of 50 billion dollars per year. It also covers the many aesthetic, ecological, and environmental benefits of wetlands.

"Wild in the City" Video
30 minutes, 1998. A.C. Burke & Co.
Naturalists Judie Hanson and Mike Houck show you how to transform a suburban backyard into a wildlife oasis in this thoughtful program. You'll learn how to attract butterflies, birds, and other animals to your garden by providing the plants, food, and water they need. 

Best Management Practices:
Guide for Producing Container-Grown Plants
45 slides, color, 1998. Glen B. Fain.
An overview of many of the best management practices for producing container-grown plants. Best management practices include operating procedures and practices to control site runoff in order to conserve and protect water resources.

Vegetable Insect Pest Slide Set
73 slides, script, Auburn University
Department of Entomology-- Geoff Zehnder
This slide set contains 73 slides showing vegetable garden insects commonly found in the southeast and examples of their damage. Insects affecting tomatoes, cole crops, cucurbits, peppers, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, and beans are included. 

America's Leaders 200+ Years of Presidential History
12 tapes
12 cassettes consisting of the most famous presidents and events surrounding each of their offices. Actual recordings of the presidents add to the experience. 

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Curriculum in a Box: Careers and Vocations
10 videos, 1 teacher's resource book, 1 deck of cards, and 1 folder of student worksheets.
This comprehensive career curriculum gives you a powerful set of tools to help prepare students for the world of work. Videos cover various topics, such as "What's Your Attitude?," "Getting Along on the Job," and many others.
For grades 9-12

Tactics of Innovation
Video, worksheet, workbook, leader's guide, disk, card.
The goal of "Tactics of Innovation" is to help individuals or organizations who are introducing change increase the likelihood that it will be accepted. The video presents ten tactics that you can use to assist participants in their endeavors.