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'Returning To Our Prairie “Roots” '

Join us as we explore the unique adaptations of prairie plants and learn why they are important to agriculture. Discover how they are now used for pollinator recovery, nutrient loss protection, and soil health improvement. Come learn about these amazing native plants through literature connections, hands on activities you can take back to your classroom that can be used across the curriculum to address STEM, NGSS and Common Core concepts.

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Suzi Myers
Email: aitc@kanecfb.com
Speaker Order: 1
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Primary Presenter
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: Presenter 2
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