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AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:55pm
AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

The AWF Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program will utilize qualified individuals in an Independent Contractor role to provide on-site technical advice and assistance to schools interested in developing and using outdoor classroom learning stations and schoolyard wildlife habitat sites for hands-on, cross-curricular activities for public and private K-12 schools.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

AWF has divided the state into four regions and is seeking to identify one consultant per region who will provide on-site assistance to Alabama Outdoor Classroom Schools within each region.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend a three-day Outdoor Classroom Consultant Training on July 24-26, 2012, at AWF's Headquarters in Millbrook (10 miles north of Montgomery).

2.

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Autauga County PALS 2012 Electronic Recycling event is tomorrow

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 12:31pm
Autauga County PALS 2012 Electronic Recycling event is tomorrow

Autauga County PALS, in partnership with the Prattville Progress and Creative Recycling Solutions will host an electronic recycling event at Pratt Plaza, across from Winn Dixie, on Saturday, May 12th from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m.

Items that will be accepted for recycling are:

  • TVs ($10)
  • cell phones
  • medical equipment (non-hazardous)
  • radios
  • stereos
  • computers
  • laptops
  • cameras
  • toaster ovens
  • microwaves
  • VCRs
  • remote controls
  • printers
  • scanners
  • network equipment
  • pagers
  • tape recorders
  • servers,
  • toasters
  • vacuums
  • irons
  • hair driers
  • keyboards
  • monitors
  • projectors
  • toner cartridges
  • printer cartridges
  • cordless phones
  • video games & accessories
  • curling irons
  • speakers
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Autauga Creek Canoe & Kayak Poker Run this Saturday

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 10:56am
Autauga Creek Canoe & Kayak Poker Run this Saturday

The Autauga Creek Canoe Trail Group, in conjunction with Prattville City Fest, is hosting a Canoe and Kayak Poker Run down Autauga Creek to benefit the Autauga Creek Improvement Project.

The event takes place on Saturday, May 5th.  You can register between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the Prattville Library, located at 254 Doster Road.  The entry fee is $10

All proceeds will go to the Autauga Creek Improvement Project.

Source:  Autauga Creek Canoe Trail Group

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Autauga Creek Canoe & Kayak Poker Run this Saturday

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 10:56am
Autauga Creek Canoe & Kayak Poker Run this Saturday

The Autauga Creek Canoe Trail Group, in conjunction with Prattville City Fest, is hosting a Canoe and Kayak Poker Run down Autauga Creek to benefit the Autauga Creek Improvement Project.

The event takes place on Saturday, May 5th.  You can register between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the Prattville Library, located at 254 Doster Road.  The entry fee is $10

All proceeds will go to the Autauga Creek Improvement Project.

Source:  Autauga Creek Canoe Trail Group

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USDA speciality crop block grant program applications being accepted for the state of Alabama

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 12:59pm
USDA speciality crop block grant program applications being accepted for the state of Alabama

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is May 4, 2012, 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST).

Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture (including maple syrup and honey) and nursery crops (including floriculture).

Commodity groups, agricultural organizations, colleges and universities, producers, municipalities, state agencies and agricultural nonprofits are all eligible for this grant program, provided their proposals meet all the specifications. The USDA has final approval for projects submitted. The ADAI and a review committee of industry representatives will evaluate and review the applications.

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Autauga County PALS 2012 Electronic Recycling event coming up

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 12:31pm
Autauga County PALS 2012 Electronic Recycling event coming up

Autauga County PALS, in partnership with the Prattville Progress and Creative Recycling Solutions will host an electronic recycling event at Pratt Plaza, across from Winn Dixie, on Saturday, May 12th from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m.

Items that will be accepted for recycling are:

  • TVs ($10)
  • cell phones
  • medical equipment (non-hazardous)
  • radios
  • stereos
  • computers
  • laptops
  • cameras
  • toaster ovens
  • microwaves
  • VCRs
  • remote controls
  • printers
  • scanners
  • network equipment
  • pagers
  • tape recorders
  • servers,
  • toasters
  • vacuums
  • irons
  • hair driers
  • keyboards
  • monitors
  • projectors
  • toner cartridges
  • printer cartridges
  • cordless phones
  • video games & accessories
  • curling irons
  • speakers
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USDA speciality crop block grant program applications being accepted for the state of Alabama

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 12:59pm
USDA speciality crop block grant program applications being accepted for the state of Alabama

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is May 4, 2012, 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST).

Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture (including maple syrup and honey) and nursery crops (including floriculture).

Commodity groups, agricultural organizations, colleges and universities, producers, municipalities, state agencies and agricultural nonprofits are all eligible for this grant program, provided their proposals meet all the specifications. The USDA has final approval for projects submitted. The ADAI and a review committee of industry representatives will evaluate and review the applications.

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