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Potpourri To Bee or Not to Bee: Backyard Beekeeping 101 Are you interested in bee keeping but not sure if it is right for you? This course will include instruction on working, managing, and handling bees for pleasure or profit, how to harvest honey and pollen, basic bee behavior and biology and their importance to the world we live in. The discussion portion of the class will be conducted indoors. In addition, students will participate in a field trip to a local bee yard for hands-on demonstrations of beekeeping techniques. Dates/Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. Reverend Grant Gillard is the founder of the Jackson Area Beekeepers Group. A self-published author of four beekeeping e-books and a frequent contributor to the American Beekeeping Journal, Grant started keeping bees in 1981 and has steadily grown his hive numbers to 200. He currently sells honey through three farmer’s markets and two retail grocery stores and is often called to retrieve swarms and be a featured speaker for local beekeeping associations.
Defusing Recession Depression Has listening to the news got you down? Does it seem like everywhere you go there is more bad news about the economy, the environment or our health? How can you focus on the positive when everything coming your way seems so negative? This course can help! Learn the secrets to being successful in an “unsuccessful environment.” We will learn how to go beyond “positive thinking” and help you gain control of your life when everything seems out of control. Dates/Time: Monday, Oct. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. Linda Vogelsang has a master’s degree in education and has been practicing as a psychotherapist for 27 years. In addition, she also instructs yoga classes and has a certification in hypnotherapy.
Family Rock Climbing Adventure Treat your family to a memorable experience while discovering the thrills of outdoor rock climbing! Starting with the basics of safety, instructors will provide a supportive and fun environment for the whole family. Parents will quickly learn the rope safety techniques of belaying while younger students are learning to rock climb. As the day progresses, everyone will have the opportunity to climb, cheer and experience the excitement of outdoor rock climbing. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Class will meet at Giant City State Park, Makanda, Ill. Chris Huebner has been climbing and teaching others how to rock climb since 2001. Chris currently works as a climbing wall supervisor for Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State University while pursuing a bachelor of science degree in recreation.
Quick & Easy Techniques to De-stress Do you come home from work everyday feeling tired and stressed-out? Do you have trouble getting past the daily mental and physical stressors in your life? In this short class we will learn techniques to help you let go of those mental and physical stressors. We’ll learn and practice several relaxation techniques including meditation, self-hypnosis, and progressive relaxation. Join us and prepare to be de-stressed! Dates/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 4, Noon-1 p.m. Linda Vogelsang has a master’s degree in education and has been practicing as a psychotherapist for 27 years. In addition, she also instructs yoga classes and has a certification in hypnotherapy.
Wilderness Survival Being able to live comfortably for an extended period of time without ready food or fresh water is not only a sound mental and physical investment, but it also permits one to get closer and understand nature on its most basic level. With recent storms, many of us experienced what it would be like to live for days without electricity. The Cape Girardeau area is likely to experience more bad weather and potentially in danger of facing a catastrophic earthquake… so learning basic survival skills could become increasingly important. Join us as we learn the basic survival skills needed to live freely off the land with nothing more than your own two hands! In this class, we will learn how to:
Location: Trail of Tears State Park (Special Use Area/Scout Trail) Michael Gurnow is an instructor for the Department of English at Southeast Missouri State University. He has an extensive background in environmental studies and nature writing and has taught courses in survival skills training. Gurnow also is employed at Trail of Tears as a trail maintenance supervisor. |
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