Paper Dandelions: Radio Interview with Tyna Bianco-Jesson
March 12, 2012 by Kathy Sipple
Today’s interview with Chesterton paper artist Tyna Bianco-Jessen. Tyna is owner of Paper Dandelions, a company that recycles everything from junk mail to banana peels to coffee grounds and turns them into beautiful wedding invitations, greeting cards, birth announcements and more. Her creations are available locally at Save the Dunes Gift Shop, the Westchester Township History Museum and Mothering [...]
Continue Reading →Annual Tree Sale: Perfect for Backyard Growers
March 9, 2012 by Kathy Sipple
Imagine turning your backyard into an edible garden—fresh stalks of asparagus that go from your garden to the grill. Plump blueberries, black and red raspberries are perfect for baking pies, muffins and scones. Picking juicy apples, cherries, pears and plums right in your own backyard! Spring is here, and that means it’s time for green [...]
Continue Reading →A workshop for Grades 6 – 12 Teachers June 18 -19 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore See research in action and learn about physical and biological processes in and along Lake Michigan. Take part in standards-based, hands-on, data manipulation activities that you can use [...]
Continue Reading →Cover Crop Field Day: It’s Spring, Now What?
March 7, 2012 by Kathy Sipple
The third part of this Cover Crop Series will show you what has been happening with the root systems of our cover crops over winter, what to do now that spring is on its way, and reiterate the importance and use of cover crops. Speakers Dave Robison of Cisco Seeds and Theresa Wojkovich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service [...]
Continue Reading →Rain Garden Party
March 7, 2012 by Kathy Sipple
Rain gardens are bowl-shaped plant communities that absorb runoff from impervious surfaces such as driveways, yards, rooftops, etc. This fun and interactive party will demonstrate the use of rain gardens, design, plant selection and other interesting rain garden facts! Refreshments and light dinner will be provided. All participants will take home a copy of “Rain Gardens: A how-to Manual for Homeowners” and [...]
Continue Reading →Ecologist/Entrepreneur John Ervin Radio Interview
March 7, 2012 by Kathy Sipple
Renaissance man, student of nature, ecologist, landscape consultant, philosopher, chicken farmer… There are a lot of ways to describe today’s radio guest, John Ervin. Listen to the show’s archive and hear John Ervin’s thoughts on rain gardens, forest management, beekeeping, native plantings, aquaculture, sustainability (he hates that word), symbiosis, mutualism and much more. [...]
Continue Reading →It’s a two for one deal! On Monday, April 2, educators have the opportunity to take part in two 1/2 day professional development workshops, both focusing on the use of scientific data. From 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 pm educators in grades 5 – 12 are invited to learn how they can involve their students in data [...]
Continue Reading →Shirley Heinze Land Trust Seeks Seasonal Stewardship Technician
December 28, 2011 by Kathy Sipple
The Shirley Heinze Land Trust owns and manages over 1,200 acres of natural areas in Northwest Indiana. Our Stewardship Program is seeking a dependable, capable individual to fill a part-time, seasonal (3-month term) Stewardship Technician position (maximum 30 hours per week). Pay is $11/hour. Must provide own transportation to nature preserves throughout northern Lake, Porter [...]
Continue Reading →Celebrating Winter Solstice
December 21, 2011 by Kathy Sipple
Kathy Sipple interviews natural health professional, Marilee Snyder from Sage Spirit Terra in Michigan City. Listen to the show archive here.
Continue Reading →Save the Dunes Seeks Land and Advocacy Specialist
December 20, 2011 by Kathy Sipple
Save the Dunes, a non-profit conservation organization in northwest Indiana seeks a motivated, versatile, professional individual for full-time position as Land and Advocacy Specialist. Candidate must be proficient in using ESRI ArcView ® Software and GoogleEarth ®. Seeking an individual with exceptional organizational and communication skills, and ability to conduct research and write news briefs [...]
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