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diggin the outdoors connecting children to nature

Diggin' the Outdoors - Connecting Children to Nature
(Posted on 1/8/2009)
February 24th workshop: Designing Outdoor Play Spaces for Young Children

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Making Fertilizer Decisions in Uncertain Times
(Posted on 1/2/2009)
January 28, 2009 at 3:45pm at Linn County Extension

Nonprofit Management Academy course

JANUARY: Nonprofits and Generational Change
(Posted on 12/24/2008)
The Academy was established to enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit human services groups, hospitals, government agencies, churches, private schools, arts organizations, environmental groups, and others in the nonprofit sector. Check it out and register for the courses that interest you!

Crop Advantage Series 2009

Fertilization Decisions in Uncertain Times Featured at ISU’s Crop Advantage Series
(Posted on 12/23/2008)
Crop Advantage meetings provide usable information that you can apply to your operation. Corn and soybean management, soil fertility, conservation tillage, grain marketing decisions, insects and weeds are just a few of the many topics presented at these meetings.

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Overall Women Conference 2009
(Posted on 12/12/2008)
The Fifth Annual Overall Women Conference is set for January 29th & 30th in Bettendorf for women involved in or affected by agriculture. Check this year's speaker line up and sign up before January 15th to qualify for the early bird registration fee.

Winter Gardening Fair 2009

Winter Gardening Fair 2009
(Posted on 11/26/2008)
February 7th, 2009 at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This year 2 tracks will be offered with a wide variety of classes and workshops to choose from. Register today before classes fill up!

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Heat Your Home Safely after the Iowa Floods
(Posted on 10/2/2008)
What are the dangers of using your heating system if it was covered by floodwaters? And what is the safest method to heat your home?

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