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Posted by PlacerNatureCenter in volunteer, teach, success, Sierra Nevada, Roseville, Rocklin, recreation, Placer County, Placer, parents, parenting, Nevada County, Nevada City, nature, mountains, mental focus, life, leisure, kids, inspiration, human potential, growth, Grass Valley, Granite Bay, grandparents, grandparenting, grandparent, Gold Country Families, Gold Country, fun, Folsom, feeling good, family-oriented, family, families, enjoyment, culture, Community, Colfax, children, child, camp, auburn
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Many people today, are concerned about the environment and wishing that they could do something to help stop climate change, species extinction and more. We are all conserving electricity, cutting down on our driving and driving more conservatively. But many people want to do MORE to protect the world for future generations!  Placer Nature Center has a great suggestion. Community members that want to DO something about the environmental challenges ahead can make a big difference in the quality of our environment by teaching thousands of children each year - how to make choices that help heal our environmental wounds. In addition, they will teach children science concepts and make them more scientifically literate - contributing to better academic performance for the children.
Placer Nature Center invites concerned citizens to become Placer Nature Center docents. A delightful 6-week training culminates in a festive graduation after which simple community members become official Placer Nature Center docents and take their place as an environmental leader. Connecting children and adults with nature makes both people and then environment healthier. Through Docent Training, participants learn hoe to teach the natural history and cultural science programs offered to school children who visit our site on school field trips. Docent training takes place every Monday and Wednesday. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather! For more information, call Linda Desai at 530-878-6053 Fall 2008 Docent Training Schedule:September 8, 9AM-11AM Orientation & Tour of Placer Nature Center September 10, 9AM-12PM Curriculum: Senses of Wonder - Preschool, Kindergarten September 15, 9AM-12PM Curriculum: Habitat/Life Cycles - 1st, 2nd Grade September 17, 9AM-12PM Curriculum: Maidu - 3rd Grade September 22, 9AM-12PM Curriculum: Food Chains/Ecology - 4th, 5th Grade September 24, 9AM-1PM Curriculum: Watershed - Paddlers/Stream Swimmers 12PM-1PM: Graduation/Potluck Placer Nature Center, a private 501(c) (3) nonprofit, is open to the public and maintains miles of trails on their 60-acre campus. Programs offered for preschoolers to adults, scouts and other groups, astronomy classes, environmental lectures and seasonal workshops. For information please visit http://www.placernaturecenter.org/ or call 530-878-6053. To date Placer Nature Center has served nearly 180,000 students and 200 teachers. Placer Nature Center is located at the end of Dry Creek Road at 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn,
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Posted by Specialtslisa in trauma resolution skills, Roseville, Rocklin, recreation, recipes, placeropolis, photography, parents, parenting, life, leisure, kids, human potential, holiday specials, hobbies, growth, grandparents, grandparenting, grandparent, Gold Country Families, fun, food, feeling good, family-oriented, family, families, entertainment, enjoyment, dining, Community, children, blogs, blog, auburn, Arts
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With the fourth of July approaching the planning is underway for a family get together and for me this means great food which equals lots of play time in the kitchen for chefs of all ages. We have much to celebrate, and some wounds to lick as well. So, I am going to soak up all the baking therapy that I can. Here are a couple of our favorite recipies. These are great for little helpers as well. Before the baking can begin We will set the mood. I like to make the kitchen as bright as possible, letting in lots of sunshine. In the background low up-beat music on. I have a table in the sort of breakfast nook where I put out any pictures and momentos along with all the material for scrap booking. I also place lots of disposable cameras around the area so eveyone can join in. (I really love the candide shots that get snapped this way) With the stage set these are a couple to the recipes we will be making this year. Grandma's everyday cake, with a fruity 4th inspired topping and Pineapple and Cake kabobs. Grandma's everyday cake. 1/3 cup Crisco Shortening 1 3/4 cups Sifted cake flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons real Vanilla Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Place Shortening in mixing bowl. sift in dry ingredients. Add egg and half the milk; mix till flour is moistened. beat 2 inutes at medium speed on electric mixer. Add remaining milk and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. Bake in greased and lightly floured 9x9x2 inch baking pan at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. While the cake is cooling it is time to mix the topping. clean and rinse all fruit under cool running water. Add 1 cup slice strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup rassberries and 1 meduim slice banana. gently toss in large mixing bowl with 1/4 cup sugar. place mixing bowl into refrigerator. Make sure the cake is fully cooled and then cover with enough whipped topping to completely cover cake in about 1/2 inch of whipping. gently fold fruit mixture on toppin. serve imedietly. This next recipe is fun for younger cooks to assemble Pineapple and Cake kabobs. Cut one meduim fresh pineapple and 1 pound cake into 1 1/2 inch squares. Marinate the pineapple in 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. set aside. melt 1/2 cup currant jelly, dip the pound cake cubes in melted jelly and then roll in flaked coconut until fully coated. assemble on skewers in everyother fashion. (one cube cake, one cub Pineapple) Toast over very hot coals until turning often until golden brown. Do not forget this is the perfect time to talk and laugh, to cry and hug, or just stop the hustle and bussle of modern life and enjoy some quality family time. Have a happy and safe 4th of July everyone. Lisa Sabrina Fults Special Ts and Sports.
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Posted by Specialtslisa in self-care, Roseville, Rocklin, Placerville, placeropolis, Placer County, Placer, parenting, Nevada County, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Gold Country Families, Gold Country, food, family, dining, Community, children, camping, camp, blogs, blog, backpacking, auburn
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Food-borne illness is no joke. over 5,000 people die each year from food-borne illness. Do not let common myths make you or your family sick. Three myths that make consumers sick. "If it tastes o.k., or smells o.k. it is safe to eat" Fact : If you trust your taste buds to detect unsafe food, you may be in trouble. The CDC estimated as many as 6.5 million to 33 million illnesses yearly are food related. Taking even a tiny bite to test the saftey of a questionable food can be very dangerous. "We have always handled our food this way and nothing has ever happened" Fact: Many incidents of food-borne illness went undetected in the past. Food-borne illness signs and symptoms of vomiting, cramps,and diarrhea were often still blamed on the "flu." Also, both the nature of our food supply and the virulence of food- borne pathogens has changed. "I sampled it a couple of hours ago and never got sick, so it should be safe to eat." Fact:Food-borne illness may develope with-in a half hour to a few days: some may occur as long as 2 or more weeks after a contaminated food is eaten. Another consideration: While you might safely consume a food, someone with a weaker immune system could be more susceptible to a food-borne illness. Young Childern, older individuals, pregnant women, and persons with an illness are more vulnerable and would be more likely to get sick. Coming soon highly effective tips for safe handling of food products in the home. To safe and happy summer, Lisa Fults, Special T's and Sports Custom screen printing
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