Volume 32, Issue 2 OCTOBER, 2007
www.jayhawkaudubon.org
PLEASE JOIN JAS & THE SOUTHERN UTAHWILDERNESS ALLIANCE (SUWA)
for a breath-taking journey through the famous redrock country of southern Utah. Presented by SUWA’s Interregional Out-reach Coordinator Bob Brister,
Wild Utah: America’s Redrock Wilderness
is a multimedia Slide show featuringstunning photographs and narrated by Robert Redford.
Where
: Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall1245 New Hampshire, Lawrence
Refreshments will be served
When
: Monday, October 22, 2007, 7:30 pm
Bonus
: BYO dinner with Bob Brister at 5:30pmPerkins Restaurant1711 West 23rd Street, Lawrence
For more information contact: Chuck Hermanhermansnuthouse@earthlink.net
WILD UTAH
America’s Redrock Wilderness
Wakarusa Wetland Learners
The WWL project has definitely taken on a life of itsown. Anne Hawks, Science Specialist for USD 497shared, “I have heard nothing but positives from teacherswho have attended your field trip! Thank you so muchfor offering this!” There are 8 schools & over a dozenfacilitators already involved. The intern program is also beginning to train university science majors as facilita-tors.
Due to the complexity involved in implementing the pro- ject, we’ve requested and been granted an extension until6/15/08 from the Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund.We’re sending them a status report & will make it avail-able to Jayhawk Audubon members. Also JAS will fundanother year(2008-9) of buses to the wetlands, whileKaw Valley Heritage Alliance has agreed to become primary sponsor of the trips for the 2008-9 school year. A brainstorming meeting will be held in October to develop a plan for the next phase of this project. If you’re interestedin attending, please contact me.Upcoming trips are scheduled for October 4, 11 and 26.
We’re still in need of facilitators for the Oct. 11 and 26trips, both are 9:15-11:45 a.m. Please contact me
if you or someone you know—scientist, naturalist, artist,musician, writer, or other talent--is interested in facilitatingan activity of your choosing connectingstudents with wetland environments.Sandy Sanderssandysanders@sunflower.com
JAYHAWK AUDUBON SOCIETY
2
WETLANDSPERGOLA & KIOSK
This summer Eagle Scout Alex Coffey, BaldwinH.S senior, built a handsome pergola with two benches near the intersection of the gravel paths inthe heart of the Wetlands. This provides rest for the weary or a perch for bird watching or savoringthe peaceful beauty. JAS provided some of thefunds for this project so head out there and enjoy it.The JAS field trippers on 9/22 used it while watch-ing a juvenile Green Heron, Pied-billed Grebes andIndigo Buntings in their plain winter plumage.
Roger Boyd has updated the kiosk with newinformational posters about creatures to look for and functions & values of wetlands. A GoogleEarth photo now maps locations of special interest,and he has plans to replace the plexiglass and finishupgrading the right side this fall. It is basicallyimpossible to adequately appreciate Roger Boydfor his very long-term expert stewardship of thisland on a
less than shoestring
budget, but let’s try!
Seed Sale Price Alert
For the first seed sale of the 2007-08 bird-feedingseason, our supplier’s prices have increased dramati-cally. We must pass along these increased costs;however, JAS is making every effort to keep our prices affordable. When you decide to purchaseseed, books and feeders from JAS,
please remember that all money raised goes toward a variety of con- servation and education projects and programs.
The following is a list of community projects receiv-ing support from JAS:
•
Scholarships to the KU Museum of NaturalHistory summer programs for children.
•
State-wide conservation and education effortsof Audubon of Kansas.
•
In January 2008, the 12
th
Annual Kaw ValleyEagles Day will be held and many of thoseexpenses are paid for by the chapter.
•
Occasional visits from out-of-town program presenters.
•
Ongoing support for educational brochuresand other projects for the Baker Wetlands.
•
Transportation for the Wakarusa WetlandLearners project in cooperation with KVHA/SL, which takes area students to the Baker Wetlands to experience first-hand the delightsand wonders of the wetlands.Helpers are still needed for the Oct. 20 Seed Sale.Contact Linda Lips at ditchlily@sprynet.com. tofind out what role you could play.
EAGLES DAY COMMITTEE
There is an opening on the Eagles Day planningcommittee. This is your chance for fun & somevery yummy snacks (Bunny Balls anyone?)while planning one of the community’s mostworthwhile events. It is ever more important tofoster a love of nature for its own sake in our children and grandchildren. Eagles Day getskids excited about the right things. Call Ed &Cynthia Shaw at 842-0475 for meeting details.
Rosemary Gilbert Bell
RECEIVE AOK NEWS UPDATES
Subscribe
to the AOK
e
newsletter
Audubon of Kansas is actively working onmultiple conservation issues throughout thestate: preservation of prairie dogs andthe many other species that dependon them, proper siting of wind power facilities, prairie conservation, birdingtrails and more. Lend your supportand stay abreast of breaking news bysubscribing to the eNewsletter. Sendan e-mail to aok@audubonofkansas.orgwith “subscribe” in the subject line.You’ll be part of conserving wild Kansas!
Colorado Div. of Wildlife
JAYHAWK AUDUBON SOCIETY
3
The Conservation Corner
By Mike Fraley
WHAT TO DO WITH ELECTRONIC WASTE
Sooner or later, we all face the dilemma of what to do with outdated, malfunctioning or broken electronic ware, perhapsan old cell phone or an ancient computer (three years old = a dinosaur) that no longer suits your needs. Or you may justhave some e-waste, such as an empty ink cartridge from your personal printer. Of course, the easy way to get rid of it is just to toss it in the garbage. But, if you are reading the JAS Newsletter, then you are aware that sending electronicwaste to a landfill is not environmentally friendly. Cell phones and computers contain many toxic materials: mercury,arsenic and lead to name a few. Here are ways you can dispose of that waste in a smart and ecologically sound way:
Let’s start with options for your old cell phones:
Women's Transitional Care Services (785-843-3333)
If your cell is still useable (not broken or damaged and you just upgraded yours) then the WTCS
would be your bestchoice. They will make sure it functions properly and then pass it on to someone in need of a 911 emergency phone.
Lawrence Habitat ReStore (part of Habitat for Humanity). (785-856-6920)
If your phone is no longer useable or might need repairing, then you should drop it at a recycling site. I recommend theLawrence Habitat ReStore, 800 Comet Lane. They actually get money from a recycler, which in turn supports Habitat.
BestBuy on 31
st
and Iowa
,
Simply Wireless
at
4651 W 6th St or at 2540 Iowa St # C
,
Verizon Wireless
at
2301 Iowa St.
You can also drop off unwanted, damaged or broken cell phones at the above listed businesses in Lawrence.
You also have a few guilt free choices for disposing of those unwanted computers:
Computer Learning Center (Independence INC.)
accepts older, functioning computers to use for client training or togive to qualified recipients. Call them at
(785) 841-0333
to find out more details and where to drop off your computer.
UNI Computers, 1403 W. 23rd St., Lawrence KS
will accept functioning and non-functioning computers for reuse andrecycling. They send your old computer to a company called Kansas E-recycling in Eskridge KS. If useable, computersare sent on to charitable organizations; unuseable computers are parted out and properly recycled (Note: there is aminimal recycling fee for certain monitors. All other items are accepted free of charge).Ink cartridges also pose a threat to the environment not because of heavy metals but by their sheer numbers. As many as300 million InkJet printer cartridges are estimated to end up in U. S. landfills every year. Then there are all of theLaserJet and toner cartridges from copiers and fax machines. This is obviously a huge environmental problem, but don't blame the manufacturers; they're eager to get your empty cartridges back, fill them up, and sell them again.
Here are a few places in Lawrence where you can recycle your ink cartridges for free:
First check with your office supply store. Bringing in an empty cartridge for recycling may net you a credit on a replace-ment cartridge Also, if you are a bit handy, you can possibly refill printer cartridges yourself, keeping them out of thelandfill and saving $ in the process. If those options do not work for you, the following businesses will be able to help:
Lawrence Habitat ReStore (part of Habitat for Humanity). (785-856-6920) 800 Comet Lane
Yes, they also accept all types of cartridges for recycling, selling them to a recycler thereby supporting Habitat.
Best Buy, 785-843-0657 Cartridge World, 785-856-6465
Wal-Mart (Electronics Dept./Recycling Center),785-832-8600
If you are still not sure which is the best option for your e-waste, please contact me atmichael.fraley@gmail.comYoucan find more information and resources regarding recycling at the City of Lawrence’s Waste Reduction & Recyclingwebsitehttp://www.lawrencerecycles.org
THINK , , ACT LOCALLY!
Search History:
Result 00 of 00
00 results for result for
p.
October 2007 Jayhawk Audubon Society Newsletter
89
Reads
1
Readcasts
1
Embed Views
Get Scribd Mobile
To get Scribd mobile enter your number and we'll send you a link to the Scribd app for iPhone & Android.We've sent a link to the Scribd app. If you didn't receive it, try again.
We'll never share your phone number.
More From This User
Notes
Load more
