| Hawk fundraiser Saturday
The chance to be part of a potential entry in the Guinness Book of Records is just one of the activities planned Saturday at Hawk Flight 2007 and Earth Festival at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. Now in its 10th year, the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also includes Hawk Drop, a giant balloon filled with origami hawks created by local fourth-graders, bands and wildlife entertainment and a Kids Korral for young children. George Stratman, director of Woodleaf Outdoor School, is the master of ceremonies. Admission is a $1 donation or at least one empty aluminum can per person. Last years event raised about $4,000, said Gennis Zeller, executive director of the Woodleaf Outdoor Education Foundation. Most of the money raised is used for the next years event so children and their families come for free, Zeller said.
SC News Lab: Audubon’s Mammals
When we hear about ecological destruction, few people would think of America's lost prairie grasslands. In the video blog at the right, ScienCentral's Victor Limjoco reports from a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History that captures the lost history of the largest ecosystem in North America. A Lost Ecosystem This week I visited a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History, "The Unknown Audubons: Mammals of North America." At first, paintings of bears, foxes, and deer didn't seem that exciting, but I was grabbed by the story of the lost ecosystem that these paintings represent. The paintings, drawings, and prints were created by John James Audubon and his sons in the mid-19th century. Audubon, an artist and naturalist, was most widely known for his book "Birds of America," which catalogued the birds in North America.
What next - eco-imperialism?
The UN Security Council this week held its first ever debate on climate change and the potential threat that global warming poses to international security. British foreign secretary Margaret Beckett, who chaired the meeting, organised the open session to highlight what she called the 'security imperative' to tackle climate change. According to Beckett, climate change can exacerbate problems that cause conflicts and threaten the entire planet. She was clearly very pleased with the UK-led initiative, stating that: 'This is a groundbreaking day in the history of the Security Council, the first time ever that we will debate climate change as a matter of international peace and security.' (1) Not all the Council members agreed with her. The UK, currently holding the rotating council presidency, had to undertake a lot of 'behind closed doors' lobbying to even get the Council to agree to hold the open session (2).
GH Christian School fundraising auction Saturday
Looking for a vacation, birthday party for grandchildren, hunting or fishing trip or a photo safari to South Africa? How about dessert or flowers delivered to your house, house cleaning or kite boarding lessons?
Looking for a vacation, birthday party for grandchildren, hunting or fishing trip or a photo safari to South Africa? How about dessert or flowers delivered to your house, house cleaning or kite boarding lessons? These and many other items will be available at the Grand Haven Christian School auction on Saturday at the school. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the silent auction boards open at 5:30. Verbal auction with auctioneer Tom Mellema will begin about 7:15 p.m. The final event will be a drawing for a $500 credit toward tuition at GHCS.
The big cat's whiskers
A partnership between Taj hotels and CC Africa promises to transform Indian safaris. Chris Caldicott reports from their wonderful new lodge on the edge of Pench National Park
Are you passionate about nature and wildlife? If so read on." Those who did read on, found themselves invited to apply for a potentially life-changing new career. The Indian hotel group Taj, in partnership with African safari specialists CC Africa, were recruiting staff to join them in an ambitious plan, combining their talents to offer a unique wildlife experience of India's National Parks. .
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