'We All Need Trees' |
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Everyday we use products that come from trees. Students are often asked,"Should we cut down trees?" The response is always,“NO,never cut down a tree!” Participants will understand the importance of trees, products from trees, careers, forestry management, and more. Hands-on activities and literature connections will be shared to assist participants in their outreach efforts. Workshop Session (all workshops will be 75 minutes) | |
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Suzi Myers | |
Email: | aitc@kanecfb.com |
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Speaker Order: | 2 |
Author Order: | 1 |
Person Type: | Presenter 2 |
State: | Illinois |
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Main Phone: | 630-334-6358 |
Biosketch: | Suzi Myers taught students in grades three and four, as well as gifted student programs for 20 years. She was a member of the Science Curriculum Council and writer of district testing materials. She holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology. Following her retirement in 2004, she became the Ag Literacy Coordinator for Kane County Farm Bureau. She served on the Illinois mAGic (Multi-disciplinary Agricultural Integrated Curriculum) Kit writing team. She teaches outdoor education in the area, is a Certified Naturalist, Saint Charles Natural Resources Commissioner, and member of EEAI (Environmental Education Association of Illinois). |
Organization/Affiliation: | Kane County Farm Bureau |
Debbie Ruff | |
Email: | debra.ruff@il.nacdnet.net |
Speaker Order: | 2 |
Author Order: | 1 |
Person Type: | Point of Contact,Primary Presenter |
State: | Illinois |
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Main Phone: | 815-844-6127 ext.3 |
Biosketch: | Debbie Ruff has served as the Education Coordinator for Livingston County’s Farm Bureau and Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for 25+ years. She served on the Illinois mAGic (Multi-disciplinary Agriculture Integrated Curriculum)writing team. Debbie also conducts volunteer walk and talks and Project Learning Tree (PLT) educator events at local nature centers. She is a member of the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) and is a certified Illinois Master Naturalist. |
Organization/Affiliation: | NRCS-CD Pontiac, IL |