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Subject: First of season
From: Susan & Henry Matinchek <hsmatinchek(AT)SUDDENLINK.NET>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 7:09am
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Two firsts of spring yesterday!
Had two Rose Breasted Grosbeaks - male - at my feeder yesterday and then
last night heard the Chuck-Wills-Widow for the first time - Must be spring!
Susan Matinchek
Batesville, AR
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Subject: Edible & Medicinal Plants Class
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Matt_certain?= <ots.certain(AT)GMAIL.COM>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 9:20am
Ozark Tracker Society
Edible & Medicinal Plant Series
(Limited to 12 participants)
This experience will immerse you in local flora, over the
course of a year, unlike any local program available. Through four
workshops you will be introduced to local plants that are Edible,
Medicinal, or have unique Survival-Utilitarian use value. You will come
to know them naturally where they occur and when they occur. This is not
a plant walk in which you are introduced to 50 plants only to recall 5
when you return home. With the guidance of notable Plant Elders and
through the journey of experiential learning you will establish a
relationship with plants that can feed you, heal you, or keep you warm.
Spring Workshop-May 2-4
Summer Workshop- July 11-13
Fall Workshop- October 10-12
Winter Workshop- December 5-7
Class Format:
-Guided Plant Hike to and from course location
-Combination of Focused Class Time with Hands-On Field Activities/Exercises
Plant Identification walks/exercises with Kent Bonar
Local Ecology/Ecological Indicators
Sustainable Harvesting/Wildcrafting
Synergy of Human Physiology with Plant Medicines
Wild Meals as available
What you will learn:
Hazards
Trees
Edibles (Seasonal)
Medicinal (Seasonal)
Survival/Utilitarian Plants (Making fire, rope, etc.)
· Locating, Identifying, and Using Seasonal wild food plants
· Learning how to effectively use field guides
· Nature Journaling & Sketching
Healing- Medicinal Herbs
Herbs for Elimination. (6 classes of herbs)
1. Diaphoretics
2. Diuretics
3. Laxatives
4. Emmenogogues
5. Emetics
6. Expectorants
Herbs for Restoring (5 classes of herbs)
1. Neurocardiac and coronary restoratives
2. Sweet digestive restoratives
3. Urinary restoratives
4. Uterine restoratives
5. Reproductive restoratives
Herbal Stimulants (4 classes of herbs)
1. Cardiovascular stimulants
2. Muscular stimulants (diaphoretic antirheumatic/antiarthritics)
3. Pungent warm digestive stimulants (carminatives)
4. Bitter cool digestive stimulants (liver decongestion, cholagogue
laxatives)
Winter Foods and Practical Uses of Plants
We will shift our focus to wild foods that can be found in the
winter and the various practical uses of plants for such things as
cordage, friction fire making, musical instruments, sewing, leather
substitutes, basketry, etc.
In 2009 we will continue the series with additional classes of herbs:
nutritive; draining herbs; anti-infectants; detoxifiers; herbs for symptom
treatment.
Plant Elders:
Two notable Plant Elders with more than 80 years of experience
will teach this course; this is not a weekend hobby for them, they live it.
D'Coda:
An herbalist for over 40 years, D'Coda lives in the Hurricane Creek
Wilderness Preserve located in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest. There,
she's spent the last 9 years working with native medicinal plants. She
also cultivates a wide range of medicinal and food crops with a special
emphasis on preservation of endangered species. Most recently, she has
affiliated with Dr. Brian Campbell's University of Arkansas-Conway,
traditional seed preservation project as a grower and seed provider.
Originally taught herbalism by her grandmother, D'Coda continued to expand
her knowledge and experience in alternative healing therapies. In the
1980's she apprenticed under the renowned shaman healer, don Eduardo
Calderon in Peru. She then went on to study Huna under Dr. Serge King
until she became a Kapua (shaman) in the Kane (healing) order.
D'Coda emphasizes the integration of treatment strategies blending
Western, Oriental, and Native American herbal medicine. She considers the
plants themselves to be her best teachers. At the same time, she is an
avid researcher into the latest scientific findings regarding plant
intelligence, pharmacology, physiological actions, and therapeutic uses.
Additionally, D'Coda is involved in establishing a small spiritual, self-
sufficient community in the wilderness called VOLshire,
www.volcommunity.org
Kent Bonar:
Kent Bonar was born in 1951 in Johnson County Missouri. He grew up
hunting, with his grandfather, father, and old timers in west central
Missouri. Beyond hunting, he was a self-taught naturalist in the vicinity
of Knob Noster state park, which included farms of his great grandfather
and uncles. He was a wildlife student at the University of Missouri,
Columbia and was a teaching assistant of Ornithology for two years. He
worked as student volunteer Research Assistant for both the Missouri
Department of Conservation and the Missouri Prairie Foundation and was a
seasonal Naturalist at Washington State Park. He worked 5 years for
Arkansas State Parks as a Naturalist in most of the Ozark and Ouachita
parks and as a Research Naturalist and training specialist. As the herb
doctor at the Ozark Folk Center he compiled local folklore, library
research, and first hand experience with Arkansas medicinal and edible
plants. He helped inventory natural areas for the Arkansas Department of
Planning and illustrated endangered species for the Arkansas Natural Area
Plan in 1975. He worked as a Vista Volunteer under President Carter for
the Arkansas Ecology Center in 1977-1978 in Newton County on the Ozark
National forest and has lived in Newton County since where he observes and
illustrates local biota.
Netflix: (http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Naturalist/70048033?
lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1485527179_0_0)
Seasonal Workshop Dates & Details
Spring Workshop-May 2-4
Summer Workshop- July 11-13
Fall Workshop- October 10-12
Winter Workshop- December 5-7
Class Details
Course Cost:
-$175 per workshop or $600 for those taking the entire series
-Includes a T-Shirt
-Meals Provided
Location:
The workshops will be held on private property within the Hurricane Creek
Wilderness Area (insert .kmz file)
Logistical Warning:
The hike into the class location will be a slow-paced journey through
moderate to difficult terrain. Depending upon weather, participants may
have to backpack into the area.
Equipment List & Logistical Details Provided Upon Registration
**Limited to 12 Participants**
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Ozark Tracker Society
www.ozarktrackers.org
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Subject: Craighead
From: Richard Baxter <dickbaxter100(AT)GMAIL.COM>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 9:26am
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Warblers at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro this a.m.:
Palm
Yellow
Blackburnian
Hooded
Kentucky
Ovenbird
Yellow-throated
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow-rumped
Nashville
Tennessee
BT Green
Pine
Parula
Good birding!
Dick Baxter
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Subject: Hybrid Passerina
From: Janine Perlman <jpandjf(AT)SWBELL.NET>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 10:16am
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Just had a long clear look at a Lazuli x Indigo male in our yard. Blue =
mantle, white belly with splotchy margins, no rufous, small stout bill =
with grey mandible, pretty much what Sibley shows. This must be a good =
area for them; we had a Lazuli on 5/4/04.
Janine Perlman
Alexander Mt., Saline Co.
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Subject: another GHO nest with chick(s)
From: Joe Neal <jneal(AT)FS.FED.US>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 10:22am
I was headed up to the NW Arkansas regional airport on Sunday and spotted
another active Great Horned Owl nest, just east of Cave Springs in Benton
County. The angle was decent for a nest 50 feet up, and I collected an
image of an adult with one of the two well-grown chicks. It's the former
prairie primeval, with its reining monarch prepping for the future. Both
birds are resting; in the image we see present and the future. I'll share
the image with anyone interested--send me a direct email.
JOSEPH C. NEAL, biologist
Poteau Ranger District, Ouachita NF
P.O. Box 2255 (1541 Highway 248 W)
Waldron, AR 72958
jneal(AT)fs.fed.us 479-637-4174
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Subject: Fw: bird monitoring
From: Katherine Radomski <k_radomski(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 10:34am
Leo Acosta at the Arkansas Post National Memorial needs a little help with bird
monitoring.
Please call him at the number listed below if you are interested. It's a
beautiful place to bird!
Thanks,
Kathy Radomski
Arkansas County
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From: Leo_Acosta(AT)nps.gov [mailto:Leo_Acosta(AT)nps.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 2:57 PM
To: Kathy Radomski
Subject: bird monitoring
I am looking for
one or two volunteer bird enthusiasts who would be interested in conducting
a survey here at Arkansas Post National Memorial. Currently biologists
with the NPS Heartland Inventory and Monitoring Network conduct a survey of
breeding birds every five years. We are hoping that we can monitor birds in
the years in between Heartland Network visits with volunteers. The
Heartland Network has developed a monitoring protocol that the volunteer
birders would utilize. This protocol involves identifying birds by sight
or calls at 35 GPS point locales. Surveyors would locate points with GPS
then record all birds in five minute intervals. Depending on the number
of birders recruited, the survey should take two or three mornings. The
Post would be able to pay milage to and from the site. If you or someone
one you know would be interested please write or give me a call so we can
work out the details. Thanks
Leo Acosta
Natural Resource Specialist
Arkansas Post National Memorial
870-548-2210
leo_acosta(AT)nps.gov
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Subject: Gillam Park
From: Dan Scheiman <birddan(AT)COMCAST.NET>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 10:42am
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Gillam Park this morning netted me a few FOS birds.
American Redstart - 1 female
Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 1 calling
Gray-cheeked Thrush - 1 that sang and when I found it I saw a Swainson's Thrush
a few feet away for comparison. Surprisingly I didn't see any Yellow-rumped
Warblers.
Dan Scheiman
Little Rock, AR
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Subject: Opportunity for Educators & Natural Science Professionals
From: Barry Haas <bhaas(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 11:01am
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Dear ARBIRDers,
Many of you may not know of an opportunity for educators or other =20
professionals (biologists, ecologists, etc.) to continue your =20
professional nature study with funding help from the Ruth Thomas =20
Scholarship Fund of the Arkansas Audubon Society (AAS). The =20
information (see below), from the AAS web site (http://=20
www.arbirds.org), is fairly self explanatory.
If you are an educator, biologist, ecologist or other natural sciences =20=
professional, you should apply for funding to attend a nature camp or =20=
other continuing education opportunity that will increase your =20
knowledge of the natural world. Our hope is that recipients of this =20
funding will then share their new knowledge with students and others, =20=
thus the reason for our investment in you.
Originally recipients attended camps run by the National Audubon =20
Society. But over the years other similar educational opportunities =20
became available, so recipients of this funding are not limited to any =20=
particular camp or program. It does, however, have to be part of your =20=
continued study of natural sciences.
Do you think you qualify? Do you know of someone else who would- an =20
educator friend or state or federal employee? Is there an ecology or =20=
other natural science oriented experience that would expand your =20
knowledge and allow you to be more effective here in Arkansas as a =20
teacher or federal or state employee? Then you should contact Leif =20
Anderson by e-mail at leanderson(AT)fs.fed.us as soon as possible.
Time is short for this season. Leif can explain the requirements and =20=
submit your application to the AAS Trust for consideration. We wish =20
you good luck.
=46rom the deep woods just west of Little Rock,
Barry haas
ARKANSAS AUDUBON SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
THE RUTH THOMAS AWARD
Earnings from the Ruth Thomas Scholarship Fund pay full tuition to a =20
camp or workshop for an applicant who will use the training received =20
in the field of environmental education. The scholarship(s) may be =20
awarded annually by the Arkansas Audubon Society Trust. The =20
recipient(s) may choose the camp or workshop he or she wishes to =20
attend and is responsible for transportation to and from the site. The =20=
Trust has the discretion to award an additional travel stipend.
It=92s not required, but we would appreciate your doing an article for =20=
the newsletter or a presentation at a state meeting.
Please send your application to Leif Anderson, P.O. Box 195, Hector, =20
AR, 72843 or Leanderson(AT)fs.fed.us. Include your name, contact =20
information, which camp you would be interested in attending, the =20
reason for your attendance, how it would make you a better educator, =20
your availability for presentation or article and a requested dollar =20
amount. Half-a-page to one page is plenty.
The Ruth Thomas Fund is so named to honor Arkansas Audubon Society =20
member Ruth Thomas, who was an ardent bird bander and student of =20
birds. Ruth Thomas wrote popular as well as research articles about =20
birds. For a number of years, she wrote a column for the Arkansas =20
Gazette that promoted conservation and the Arkansas Audubon Society.=
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Subject: ASCA May Field Trip
From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Karen_Holliday?= <karenh(AT)ARKLEG.STATE.AR.US>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 2:10pm
May 10, 2008
Allsopp and Murray Parks, plus Terry Lock & Dam, Little Rock
International Migratory Bird Day
We will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 10th
with a field trip to Allsopp and Murray Parks, and Terry Lock & Dam. The
parks have great habitat for spring migrants. We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at
the lower entrance to Allsopp Park. To get there from west Little Rock,
take Cantrell Road to Cedar Hill Road. Turn right at the traffic light, go
about 1 block and turn right into the park. We will meet at the far end of
the parking lot, closest to the trail. From Allsopp, we will travel to
nearby Murray Park. Afterwards, we will meet for lunch at Whole Hog Cafe,
located at 2516 Cantrell Road. For those who wish to continue birding after
lunch, we will go on to Terry Lock & Dam. Our target bird there is the
Painted Bunting.
All birders are welcome to join us. For more information contact Karen
Holliday at karenh(AT)arkleg.state.ar.us.
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Subject: FOY
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Waylon_Edwards?= <waydean(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 3:44pm
I saw my first bobolinks earlier today in northeast Arkansas about five
miles south of Harrisburg. They have to be some of my favorite birds to
listen too. I always look forward to seeing them.
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Subject: Black-bellied whistling ducks in NLR
From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?David_Ray?= <cardcards(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Date: 22 Apr 2008 10:10pm
Observed 2 black-bellied whistling ducks @ the North Little Rock Waste Water
Management plant in Burns Park this evening around 6:30 p.m. They were
sitting on the northeast corner of the dike/levee. Both were in adult
plumage. Met the Provosts back there around 7:15 but the ducks were not
present. If you want to try your luck, head towards the soccer fields @
Burns Park (North Little Rock), turn off Tournament Drive onto Soccer Drive.
Soccer Drive "Ts" into J.C. Heilman Drive. Turn right on Heilman & proceed
to the Waste Water Plant. Asphalt dead ends @ WW plant, turn left onto
gravel road & proceed down to the end where you will see a double gate to
your left. Up on the dike/levee on the corner is where I saw the ducks. The
WW plant is surrounded by a fence & razor wire, so you will not be able to
get into the plant area itself. Dale Provost had a good idea-build a
observation tower where you can see the birds that hang around the facility.
David Ray
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