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PACT in the High Country
January Public Meeting
HIDECome join PACT in the High Country Tuesday, January 20th at 7 pm at the Watauga Co. Public Library to hear Dr. Lynn Siefferman discuss her local bluebird research. This meeting is presented by PACT and the High Country Aubudon Society. Refreshments provided and raffle. Outing and volunteer opportunities available. Community Wildlife Habitat Team meeting Tuesday, January 13th. Contact pacthc@gmail.com for more information. PACT in the High Country meets every third Tuesday of the month. www.pacthc.org
HIDE Humane Society of Wilkes Pet Adoption Fair
Humane Society of Wilkes Pet Adoption Fair, Saturday, January 10th
HIDEThe Humane Society of Wilkes will hold a Pet Adoption Fair at Church Hardware, 1514 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Saturday, January 10th, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for adoption. Adoption fees include vet exam, worming, rabies shot and spay or neuter. Pet related items will also be for sale including our 2009 Best Friends calendar. For more information and to see some of these special animals, visit www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org.
HIDE FREE Showing of Compelling Documentary
In this sobering disclosure, "America: Freedom to Fascism", award-winning film maker Aaron Russo probes the heart of modern American government. The result is chilling. Come to see it on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. @ the Dragonfly Theater and Pub.
HIDE This film is non-partisan and it is not political. It is information that affects, and is of interest to, EVERY citizen in our self-governing society. It is imperative that you see this.
This event is hosted by ASU's student chapter of Campaign for Liberty. For more information please e-mail appliberty@gmail.com.
HIDE New River State Park's January Programs
Check out the exciting programs being offered at New River State Park, during January
HIDENEW YEAR’S DAY NATURE HIKE
JANUARY 1ST
VISITOR’S CENTER--- 2:00 PM
Start 2009 off right. Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center for a 1-mile nature walk. We will discuss things seen and heard along the way.
VISITING NEW RIVER STATE PARK
JANUARY 3RD
VISITOR’S CENTER---2:00 PM
Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor’s Center to learn more about New River State Park. Discussion topics will include park accesses, park facilities, fees and what to do while visiting. Program will last approximately 45 minutes.
JR RANGERS WANTED!
JANUARY 10TH
VISITOR’S CENTER---2:00 PM
Come out to the New River State Park Visitor’s Center and learn how to become Jr. Rangers. Meet with a Park Ranger and tour the exhibit hall and watch a short film. Program will last approximately 40 minutes and is free, open to the general public.
BIRD FEEDERS
JANUARY 25TH
VISITOR’S CENTER---2:00 PM
Feeding birds in the winter is an excellent way to learn about them. Come find out what birds visit feeders and what they like to eat. We will make a simple feeder from a plastic milk jug. Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor’s Center for this informative program.
HIDE 6th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition
High Country photography competition attracts entries from across the country and highlights the unique people, places and pursuits of the Southern Appalachian Region.
HIDESubmissions are being accepted for the 6th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition through Saturday, January 24 at 5pm.
The Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition offers seven separate categories for submissions including two sponsored by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. A panel of professional photographers are tasked with reviewing all entries and narrowing them down to approximately forty-six that will hang in exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, March 6 through June 6, 2009.
For more information about the 2009 competition and its partners and sponsors visit www.op.appstate.edu.
HIDE Western North Carolina Renewable Energy Initiative - 2008 Workshop Schedule
Western North Carolina Renewable Energy Initiative
2008 Workshop Schedule
Please consider attending one of our upcoming workshops. We have an outstanding collection of workshops put together, all of which are being taught by our nation’s leading experts. Anyone interested in energy issues should attend these workshops, including: homeowners, home builders/designers, farmers, business owners, policymakers, students, and utility officials. To register or get additional information please go to our website: www.wind.appstate.edu or call 828-262-7333. Thanks.
HIDE4/5-6 Solar Water & Space Heating
Attendees will learn how to best take advantage of a free and renewable fuel source to heat their home and water using proven and reliable technologies. Solar thermal applications are currently the most accessible and economically favorable of solar technologies available in the marketplace. Solar thermal systems are not new, but they are definitely exciting, and current tax credits make them more affordable than ever. Site assessment, system design, maintenance, and operation will all be covered in depth in this question-oriented clinic.
4/19-20 Small Scale Wind Energy
5/2-23 Photovoltaics
6/20-21 Community-Scale Biodiesel Production
7/11-12 Domestic Solar Water Heating
8/27 PV & The National Electrical Code
10/4-5 Micro Hydro
10/18-19 Small Scale Wind Energy
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