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'We All Need Trees'

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
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