Calendar

Date Location Landscape Management Workshops Begins Sept. 30 Various Daughter/Mother Camp Oct. 10-11 Gretna, NE 2008 Wild Fruit & Nut Jam Oct. 18 Nebraska City, NE Arboretum Tours Continue Oct. 23 Various From Recipe to Reality October 27 Lincoln, NE Wine Making School Oct. 24-25 Lincoln, NE Fall Viticulture Workshop Nov. 1 Lincoln, NE

Events Landscape Management Workshops, Begin September 30 A series of landscape management workshops have been scheduled for this fall. The workshops are aimed at creating and managing landscapes that are beautiful, functional and more sustainable. With sessions on rain water, pest management and sustainable designs, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s Justin Evertson says, “there’s something for everyone—groundskeepers, park employees, arborists, turfcare professionals, golf course managers and home owners.” “Stormwater management is a growing concern,” Evertson says, “so this year there are several sessions on rain gardens and other water management strategies.” The workshops are sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service. Arboretum and Forest Service staff lead the sessions, along with John Royster of Big Muddy Workshop, Kim Todd with University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Bryan Kinghorn of Kinghorn Gardens, etc. Certified arborists, nursery professionals and parks professionals can receive CEUs for the workshop. Workshops will run from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. (registration at 8:00) at these sites around the state: Sept 30- National Park Service, Midwest Regional Office, 601 Riverfront Dr., Omaha October 2- Northeast Community College Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk Oct 14- Central Community College, 3 miles east of Hastings on Hwy 6, Hastings Oct 16- UNL Panhandle Research & Extension Center, Scottsbluff For more information call Evertson at 402/472-5045. More information and online registration at http://arboretum.unl.edu. Daughter/Mother Camp, October 10-11 A retreat designed for sixth-grade girls and their mothers (or grandmothers or other adult females), “Strengthening Family Treasures: Daughter/Mother Camp,” will be presented Friday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m., to Saturday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m., at the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center near Gretna. This camp is two days and one night of fun, educational and confidence building activities. It is an opportunity for mothers with middle school daughters to enhance effective communication, learn more about body image and sexuality, explore techniques to handle peer pressure and discuss the importance of individual family values. Registration is $125 per pair. Cost includes meals, snacks, lodging and program materials. A survey of participants at earlier camps indicated 100% of the daughters and mothers gained a better understanding of differing personalities and 90% better understand the types of pressures teenagers experience. Mothers said they were thankful that presenters were not afraid to talk about uncomfortable topics and also indicated they plan to set aside more time to talk to their daughters about “what-if scenarios.” A past participant said, “I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the outdoors and private time with my daughter. The games and activities helped me see more of my daughter’s view. All was enlightening and jam packed. Lots of quality information in two days!” Additional information and registration form is available on-line Or call Maureen Burson, (402) 441-7180 Mary Nelson, (402) 444-7804 2008 Wild Fruit & Nut Jam, October 18 The 2008 Wild Fruit & Nut Jam is almost here! This year, the theme is "Bigger, Better and GREENER than Ever! We would like to INVITE YOU to come down enjoy a fun filled day experiencing the 5 senses of Nebraska! See, smell, taste, hear, feel and buy what Nebraska has to offer: Nuts, jellies, baked goods, teas, vegetables, music, jewelry and furniture and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Educational Demonstrations through out the day Children's Activities Fun with the Shriners Free Entertainment Free samples of Morrill Orchard Medley Ice Cream (While supplies last) When: Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimmel Education & Research Center in Nebraska City More information, including a complete schedule of events and attractions. Program Brochure Arboretum and Botanical Garden Tours Scheduled for Eastern Nebraska, Continues October 23 Mark your calendars for the following tours of Nebraska arboretums and botanical gardens scheduled for 2008. The free tours will offer a chance for tree lovers, garden enthusiasts and green industry professionals to see and learn more about many great plants and many great gardens the state has to offer. The tours will emphasize rare and impressive trees, but will also be a great opportunity to see many other beautiful garden plants and the wide variety of birds, butterflies and insects that visit them. The tours are coordinated and sponsored by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum in partnership with local affiliated sites. More information will be available on the NSA web site, or by contacting NSA at (402) 472-2971 or jevertson1@unl.edu. Watch for additional tour locations to be added later. Thursday, Oct 23, 3:00pm to 5:30pm: Blair Fall Color Tour including Steyer Park and Black Elk Park. Saturday, Oct 25, TBA: UNL City Campus fall color tour and Husker tailgate party prior to game with Baylor. Thursday, Nov 6, 3:00pm to dusk: Nebraska City Fall Color Tour including Arbor Lodge State Park, Nebraska City High School and NADF Arbor Day Farm. From Recipe to Reality Seminar, October 27 The Food Processing Center is offering a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Contact Jill Gifford at (402) 472-2819 or jgifford1@unl.edu for an information packet. For more information, visit the UNL Food Processing's Food Entrepreneur web site. Small Scale Commercial Wine Making School, October 24 & 25 The 4th Small Scale Commercial Wine Making School will be presented by Five Rivers Research Conservation and Development on Friday & Saturday, October 24 and 25, 2008. Time: 9:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days Location: University of Nebraska Kimmel Education & Research Center, 5995 G Rd., Nebraska City, NE Tuition: $375 per person For more information contact: Five Rivers Research Conservation and Development Tecumseh, Nebraska. Phone: (402) 335-3347 Email: 5riversrcd@gmail.com Around Nebraska in the University of Nebraska Viticulture Program, November 1 The University of Nebraska Fall Viticulture Workshop will be held on November 1, at the Holiday Inn Downtown in Lincoln, Nebraska. Date: November 1, 2008. Location: Holiday Inn Downtown, Lincoln, NE. Registration Fee: $45 per person On-line registration http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture Also plan to attend a 3-hour Wine 101 Class on October 31st, 6:00-9:00 p.m., also at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Lincoln, NE.