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Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Event: |
Introduction to GPS/GIS for Forestry and Other Natural Resources Applications |
Start: |
3/15/12 7:30am |
| Fee: |
$250 |
End: |
3/15/12 4:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.; ACES Commercial Horticulture; ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests |
| Address: |
Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Room 1101 |
County: |
Lee |
| Contact Name: |
Becky Barlow |
Phone: |
3348441019 |
| Event Website: |
https://mell-base...p?&course=C120315 |
Email: |
becky.barlow@auburn.edu |
| Description: |
Introduction to GPS/GIS for Forestry and Other Natural Resources
March 15-16, 2012 at the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building, Auburn University, AL
CFEs---10 Cat 1, TWS Contact Hours---10 Cat 1
This is day 1 of a two-day course. This field based 2 day short course is an introduction to GPS (Global Positioning Systems) that explores the basics of GPS technology that are essential in completing forestry and other natural resource based planning and management activities. The course will focus on field based exercises using the Solo Forest with a TDS Nomad/Garmin 10 GPS unit and classroom exercises using ArcGIS 10. The format includes instructor led examples for students to follow with handouts including screenshots and tips for future reference. Each student will have hands-on experience with a GPS unit in the field and in the classroom exercises. All examples will focus on real-world forestry and other natural resource applications. Course is limited to first 20 registrants. Field attire is required (e.g. boots, long pants, etc.). For more information:
http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/March15and16.pdf
Online registration coming soon. |
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Event: |
4-H Health Rocks Lineville Elementary 6th Grade |
Start: |
3/15/12 8:00am |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 2:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Lineville |
County: |
Clay |
| Contact Name: |
Kim Good |
Phone: |
256-252-9029 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
goodkim@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
4-H Just Move Program at Sipsey Jr. High |
Start: |
3/15/12 8:00am |
| Fee: |
none |
End: |
3/15/12 10:00am |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Sipsey Jr. High |
County: |
Walker |
| Contact Name: |
Izette McNealy |
Phone: |
205-535-0160 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
mcneaiz@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
Restricted Use Pesticide Training Class |
Start: |
3/15/12 8:00am |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 11:00am |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Agronomic Crops; ACES Animal Science & Forages; ACES Commercial Horticulture |
| Address: |
Clay County Extension Office |
County: |
Clay |
| Contact Name: |
Chip East |
Phone: |
256-354-5976 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
eastwil@aces.edu |
| Description: |
We will be discussing Chemical Safety and Sprayer Calibration at this class, so anyone who sprays pesticide on a large scale will benefit from this training even if a restricted pesticide license is not needed. If you would like to attend please call the Clay County Extension Office at 256-354-5976 to make your reservation as seating may be limited. |
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Event: |
4-H Health Rocks |
Start: |
3/15/12 8:30am |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 12:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
South Dale Elementary School |
County: |
Dale |
| Contact Name: |
Doug Summerford |
Phone: |
334-750-1573 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
dhs0006@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
Master Gardener Volunteer Training |
Start: |
3/15/12 9:00am |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 3:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests |
| Address: |
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, 35223 |
County: |
Jefferson |
| Contact Name: |
Bethany O'Rear |
Phone: |
205-879-6964 x15 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
bethany@auburn.edu |
| Description: |
The Jefferson County Extension office (located at the C. Beaty Hanna Horticulture and Environmental Center) will be hosting a Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course on Thursdays, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, beginning January 12th and going through April 12, 2012. The purpose of this nationwide Extension education program is to train volunteers to be community educators by providing science-based information on growing and caring for plants in their landscapes and gardens. The training course will provide numerous hours of instruction in plant science and horticulture subjects. Specialists from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, and local gardening experts will be the instructors for the course. The topics to be covered include Plant Biology, Soils and Fertility, Herbs and Perennials, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Propagation, Woody Plant Selection, Plant Care and Pruning, Lawn Care and Weed Control, Vegetable Gardening and Composting, Invasive Plant ID and Control, and Landscape Design. After completing the course, Master Gardener interns will be required to give 50 hours of volunteer service to Extension and their communities through beautification projects, horticultural workshops and demonstrations, helping neighborhood schools and churches, and much more. The 2012 class is already full. For information regarding future classes, please contact Bethany O'Rear, REA for Jefferson County, at 205-879-6964 or bethany@auburn.edu |
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Event: |
Starting Seeds Workshop |
Start: |
3/15/12 9:00am |
| Fee: |
10.00 |
End: |
3/15/12 11:00am |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests |
| Address: |
Talladega County Extension Office, 132 North Court Street |
County: |
Talladega |
| Contact Name: |
Wanda P. Jurriaans |
Phone: |
256-362-6187 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.edu/talladega |
Email: |
jurrwip@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Home Grown-Starting Seeds Workshop. Seed starting, starting your own transplants. (Tomato Seeds will be provided for Sowing to take home). Fee includes all materials needed. |
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Event: |
Homemakers Council Meeting |
Start: |
3/15/12 10:00am |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 12:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Family & Child Development |
| Address: |
3200-A West Meighan Blvd |
County: |
Etowah |
| Contact Name: |
Kathy Sapp |
Phone: |
256-547-7936 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
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| Description: |
Countywide Homemakers Council Meeting |
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Event: |
Urban Nutrition Education Program |
Start: |
3/15/12 10:00am |
| Fee: |
N/A |
End: |
3/15/12 12:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Urban Affairs |
| Address: |
Prichard S.A.I.L. Center |
County: |
Mobile |
| Contact Name: |
Bernadine M. Ransom |
Phone: |
251-574-8445 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
ransobe@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
Webinar: Using Alternative Enterprises & Recreational Development to Bolster Farm Incomes |
Start: |
3/15/12 11:30am |
| Fee: |
Free |
End: |
3/15/12 12:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt. |
| Address: |
2226 Hwy 14 West, Autaugaville, AL William Howard Smith Agriculture Center |
County: |
Autauga |
| Contact Name: |
Yvonne Thomas |
Phone: |
334-361-7273 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
thomayd@aces.edu |
| Description: |
To join the broadcast, go to http://msues.adobeconnect.com/wildlife. Type in your name under the Guest option. Most first time users will have to install a plug-in for it to work properly. If you need to update or install that plug-in, it will display a message. We recommend users to sign-in at least 15 minutes before the first session. Or call our office to make a reservation to watch it at our office. (334) 361-7273 |
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Event: |
4-H Meeting |
Start: |
3/15/12 12:00pm |
| Fee: |
None |
End: |
3/15/12 3:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Addison Elementary School |
County: |
Winston |
| Contact Name: |
Jay Conway |
Phone: |
256 737-9386 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
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| Description: |
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Event: |
Restricted Use Pesticide Training Class |
Start: |
3/15/12 1:00pm |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 4:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Agronomic Crops; ACES Animal Science & Forages; ACES Commercial Horticulture |
| Address: |
ALFA building in Wedowee |
County: |
Randolph |
| Contact Name: |
Chip East |
Phone: |
256-357-2841 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
eastwil@aces.edu |
| Description: |
We will be discussing Chemical Safety and Sprayer Calibration at this class, so anyone who sprays pesticide on a large scale will benefit from this training even if a restricted pesticide license is not needed. If you would like to attend please call the Randolph County Extension Office at 256-357-2841 to make your reservation as seating may be limited. |
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Event: |
Couponing 101 |
Start: |
3/15/12 3:00pm |
| Fee: |
$3.00 |
End: |
3/15/12 5:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Food Safety, Preparation & Preservation |
| Address: |
402 Arnold St, NE Suite G-1 County Office Building Cullman AL 35055 |
County: |
Cullman |
| Contact Name: |
Angela Treadaway |
Phone: |
205-410-3696 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
atreadaw@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Do you clip coupons and never use them or get to the store and think I wished I
had my coupon for that? Come to this class to learn how to organize and put
those coupons to good use. Learn to save as much as 50% off your grocery
budget. |
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Event: |
Diabetes Coalition Meeting |
Start: |
3/15/12 4:00pm |
| Fee: |
Free |
End: |
3/15/12 5:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health |
| Address: |
Dallas County Extension Office - 429 Lauderdale St. - Selma, AL |
County: |
Dallas |
| Contact Name: |
Callie N. Nelson |
Phone: |
334-875-3200 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
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| Description: |
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Event: |
Health Rocks, Various 4-H Programs and 4-H Club Meetings |
Start: |
3/15/12 4:30pm |
| Fee: |
Free |
End: |
3/15/12 5:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
869 Jensen Rd, Prattville, AL |
County: |
Autauga |
| Contact Name: |
Josine Walter |
Phone: |
334-750-2032 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
jaw0023@auburn.edu |
| Description: |
Health Rocks, Various 4-H Programs and monthly 4-H club meeting |
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Event: |
MAIN EVENT - MARCH 4-H CONTEST DAY |
Start: |
3/15/12 5:00pm |
| Fee: |
NONE |
End: |
3/15/12 7:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
HEFLIN RECREATION - 1228 COLEMAN STREET |
County: |
Cleburne |
| Contact Name: |
ELEANOR MATHEWS |
Phone: |
256-463-2620 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
matheen@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Chef 4-H Cooking Demonstration
Free-Style Showcase
Public Speaking - "Cleburne Count; A Great Place to Live"
Photography: The World I See
Dairy Poster Contest - "Make Mine Milk" |
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Event: |
VITA - Tax Assistance |
Start: |
3/15/12 5:00pm |
| Fee: |
Free |
End: |
3/15/12 8:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Consumer Science & Personal Financial Mngt. |
| Address: |
Clay County Extension Office |
County: |
Clay |
| Contact Name: |
Tonya Tomlin |
Phone: |
256-354-5976 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
tomlita@aces.edu |
| Description: |
VITA - Tax Prep Assistance. Please call the Extension Office for more information. |
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Event: |
CHAMPION Exercise Program |
Start: |
3/15/12 5:30pm |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 6:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Urban Affairs |
| Address: |
Montgomery Co Ext Office-3rd Floor |
County: |
Montgomery |
| Contact Name: |
Metara Austin |
Phone: |
334-707-5319 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
mta0001@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
Timber Tax and Return Preparation |
Start: |
3/15/12 5:30pm |
| Fee: |
$15 per person plus an additional $15 for continui |
End: |
3/15/12 9:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt. |
| Address: |
http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf |
County: |
Lee |
| Contact Name: |
Robert Tufts |
Phone: |
334.844.1011 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.e...re%20-%202012.pdf |
Email: |
tuftsra@auburn.edu |
| Description: |
TIMBER TAX AND RETURN PREPARATION
Locations and Dates: Auburn, AL February 16th; Livingston, AL February 21st; Huntsville, AL February 23rd; Tuscaloosa, AL March 1st; Fairhope, AL March 15th
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE AND SPEAKER
This program is designed to help landowners complete
their income tax return for owning and/or selling timber.
Basic items of income and expenses will be discussed and
categorized for income tax purposes. Handouts will
include copies of completed IRS forms.
Dr. Robert A. Tufts is an attorney and Associate
Professor in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
at Auburn University. He earned B.S. and M.S degrees in
forestry from Louisiana State University and a Ph.D. in
forestry from Virginia Tech. He also earned a J.D. from
Jones School of Law, Faulkner University and a Master of
Laws (in Taxation) from the University of Alabama. Dr.
Tufts teaches estate planning, property law, environmental
law, surveying, forest roads, and low-volume road design
courses at Auburn University. His current research
focuses on tax and property issues affecting forest land
owners. |
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Event: |
Bee Club Meeting |
Start: |
3/15/12 6:00pm |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 8:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Dale County Extension Office |
County: |
Dale |
| Contact Name: |
Doug Summerford |
Phone: |
334-750-1573 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
dhs0006@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
Clay County Contest Day - 4-H |
Start: |
3/15/12 6:00pm |
| Fee: |
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End: |
3/15/12 8:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Clay County High School Auditorium - 220 3rd Street SW Ashland, AL 36251 |
County: |
Clay |
| Contact Name: |
Kim Good |
Phone: |
256-252-9029 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
goodkim@aces.edu |
| Description: |
This event is for enrolled 4-H Members in Clay County. Contest that will be held at this event are:
Chef 4-H, The World I See, The World I Imagine, eXtreme Birdhouse, Freestyle Showcase, What Wood U Build.
Rules can be found at: http://www.aces.edu/fourh/programs/contest.php Please use the Senior rules as they give more information on the project. Please bring everything that you will need for your 4-H project.
Table space will be limited so you may need to bring a table for your exhibit.
If you have any questions please contact your 4-H Club leader, or Kim Good at (256) 252-9029 or Tonya Tomlin at (205) 533-4168. |
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Event: |
Conecuh Vegetable Meeting |
Start: |
3/15/12 6:00pm |
| Fee: |
free |
End: |
3/15/12 8:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Commercial Horticulture |
| Address: |
102 Liberty Street, Room 103, Evergreen, AL |
County: |
Conecuh |
| Contact Name: |
James Miles |
Phone: |
251-574-8445 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
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| Description: |
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Event: |
Forage Basics Mini-Series |
Start: |
3/15/12 6:30pm |
| Fee: |
None |
End: |
3/15/12 9:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Animal Science & Forages |
| Address: |
See brochure on website for meeting locations |
County: |
Marshall |
| Contact Name: |
Henry D. Dorough |
Phone: |
205-274-2129 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.edu/animalforage/ |
Email: |
dorouhd@aces.edu |
| Description: |
The Forage Basics Mini-Series is a three part course covering Soils, Fertility, Soil Testing, Nutrient Management, Forage Analysis & Nutrition, Economics, Weed ID & Managemen and Insect Management. Classes will be held in Ohatchee, AL on March 13, April 10 and May 15 and In Oneonta on March 15, April 12 and May 17. Classes are offered to all interested livestock and equine producers free of charge. Sponsored refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP with the number of participants. |
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Event: |
Forage Basics Mini-Series |
Start: |
3/15/12 6:30pm |
| Fee: |
None |
End: |
3/15/12 9:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Animal Science & Forages |
| Address: |
See brochure on website for meeting locations |
County: |
Blount |
| Contact Name: |
Henry D. Dorough |
Phone: |
205-274-2129 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.edu/animalforage/ |
Email: |
dorouhd@aces.edu |
| Description: |
The Forage Basics Mini-Series is a three part course covering Soils, Fertility, Soil Testing, Nutrient Management, Forage Analysis & Nutrition, Economics, Weed ID & Managemen and Insect Management. Classes will be held in Ohatchee, AL on March 13, April 10 and May 15 and In Oneonta on March 15, April 12 and May 17. Classes are offered to all interested livestock and equine producers free of charge. Sponsored refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP with the number of participants. |
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Event: |
Forage Basics Mini-Series |
Start: |
3/15/12 6:30pm |
| Fee: |
None |
End: |
3/15/12 9:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Animal Science & Forages |
| Address: |
See brochure on website for meeting locations |
County: |
Jefferson |
| Contact Name: |
Henry D. Dorough |
Phone: |
205-274-2129 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.edu/animalforage/ |
Email: |
dorouhd@aces.edu |
| Description: |
The Forage Basics Mini-Series is a three part course covering Soils, Fertility, Soil Testing, Nutrient Management, Forage Analysis & Nutrition, Economics, Weed ID & Managemen and Insect Management. Classes will be held in Ohatchee, AL on March 13, April 10 and May 15 and In Oneonta on March 15, April 12 and May 17. Classes are offered to all interested livestock and equine producers free of charge. Sponsored refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP with the number of participants. |
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