Night Walk on Konza Prairie EN-08a
Night Walk on Konza Prairie EN-08b
Solar Greenhouses & Sun Rooms EN-25
Home Energy Session I: Staying Comfortable with Less Gas EN-35a
Home Energy Session II: Home Brew Heat & Power EN-35b
Perseid Meteor Shower EN-07
Meet us to view the Perseid Meteors. We can see the summer sky, and hope for a few bright meteors. Dean will explain what meteors are, and why they sometimes come in showers. We will meet at the UFM parking lot at 8 pm to car pool to a good dark spot. Bring a blanket, or lawn chairs. We will stay out as late as people want to stay. If it is cloudy, call UFM for confirmation or call Dean at home that evening, at 770-8311. Rain date will be the next night August 12.
Dean Stramel teaches Earth Science classes at Manhattan High School, East Campus. He has been sharing his knowledge of the sky for years and loves to meet people who share his interest in the night sky.
Date: August 11 (Saturday)
Time: 8 pm
Fee: $8 individual/$12 family
Location: Meet at UFM Parking Lot Back to Top
Night Walk on Konza Prairie EN-08a
We will walk the short nature trail on Konza. Along the way we can sniff for spiders, listen for owls, and watch as night closes in . We will end up on top of a hill, where the night sky will be amazingly dark. I will show you Scorpius, Sagittarius, the Summer Triangle, an the whole summer sky. We will stay out until well past dark. Bring a flashlight, a water bottle, and a jacket. Bug repellent would be a very good idea. Good walking shoes are needed, as the trail may be a little rough in spots. If it is cloudy, call UFM office for confirmation, or call Dean at home that evening at 770-8311.
Dean Stramel
Date: June 1 (Friday) *****Rain Date: August 10
Time: 7:30 pm
Fee: $8 individual/$12 family
Location: Meet at Konza Prairie Entrance Back to Top
Night Walk on Konza Prairie EN-08b
Dean Stramel
Date: August 10 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 pm
Fee: $8 individual/$12 family
Location: Meet at Konza Prairie Entrance
Rain Date: August 17 ***Back to Top Fall Gardening EN-09
Successful fall gardening is planned in the heat of summer! Get more mileage out of your garden space by planting a fall garden this year. Many vegetables actually produce and taste better when grown in the cool days of autumn. Find out what, when, and how to plant fall vegetables in August that you'll harvest in September, October, and even beyond!
Colleen Hampton (539-5934) has gardened both indoors and outdoors for 27+ years and looks forward to sharing her practical knowledge in her gardening classes.
Date: August 4 (Saturday)
Time: 10am - 12 pm
Fee: $8 individual/$12 couple
Location: UFM Conference Room ***Back to Top Solar Greenhouses & Sun Rooms EN-25
Wether you want to winter greens or just heat adjoining room, sunrooms are certain to add light and enjoyment to your home. With slides, we will look at examples of sunrooms built here in Manhattan, and talk of the various design considerations for both growing plants and exporting warmth.
Bill Dorsett sunrooms have been the speciality of Bill's for nearly 20 years.
Date: July 29 (Sunday)
Time: 1:30 pm
Fee: $8
Location: UFM Greenhouse **Back to Top Home Energy Session I: Staying Comfortable with Less Gas EN-35a
If you were shocked by your energy bills this winter, this series will discuss what you might do bout it. Technology and our understanding of heating and cooling our homes didn't stop with the end of the oil embargo. In the first session, we will discuss the first step anyone should take: making their house more efficient. In the second session, we will discuss solar and wind energy as it might apply to providing you with electricity, and hot water or air. Keeping it simple is the key so don't be bashful about simple questions.
Bill Dorsett has worked with passive and active solar air and water heating and solar electric systems.
Date: July 21 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30 pm
Fee: $8/$12 both classes
Location: UFM Greenhouse ****Back to Top
Home Energy Session II: Home Brew Heat & Power EN-35b
Bill Dorsett
Date: July 28 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30 pm
Fee: $8/$12 both classes
Location: UFM Greenhouse ***Back to Top
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