Upcoming Events
2011 Sand Hills Discovery Experience
The topic for 2011 is "Sand Hills Lakes, Rivers & Creeks ". The
conference is July 14, with optional tours on July 13 and 15.
Sand Hills Discovery Experience 2011 Conference Information
Presenters:
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Jane Griffin - President of the Groundwater Foundation
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TBA - Sue Lackey
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“The Western Sand Hills Alkaline Lake Ecosystem: A Unique
“Change” Laboratory” – Bradley Plantz
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“Were There
Active Dunes in the Sand Hills During the Last Glacial Period? – James
Swinehart
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“Niobrara River:
Nebraska’s National Treasure” – Sandi Kinzer
Breakout sessions, exhibitors,
vendors, continental breakfast and a catered lunch are included in the full
day registration fee. Informative tours are available on Wednesday and
Friday to those registered for the Thursday conference.
Register Early. Registration materials will be available in mid spring on
this site. The conference is a full day from 8:00am to 5:00pm
A download of
the Registration Form is available here:
Click here to
download form
COLLEGE
CREDIT OFFERED
One hour senior/graduate credit in education is also offered, at an
additional fee, by Wayne State College. For more information on college
credit, contact Wayne State College, 1111 Main St., Wayne, NE 68787; phone
1-800-228-9972 or e-mail the continuing education department,
demoste1@wsc.edu
Pre
and Post Conference Tours and Workshops
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Wednesday,
July 13, 2011
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1. Fossil Dig
8:15 am –12:00 noon
Fee $10.00
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Dam and the Irrigation Project
10:30 am -4:30 pm
Fee $17.00
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3. Water Experiences
2:00-4:00 pm
No Fee
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This tour will visit a 6.6 million year
old fossil dig. Shane Tucker and staff will assist
participants to work the dig. Tour is limited to 16
participants. Repeats Friday.
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Rod Imm, manager of the Ainsworth
Irrigation Project, will escort this tour to Merritt Dam and
will discuss the history of the irrigation project. Tour
is limited to 15 participants. Sack lunch will be
provided.
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Rachael Herpel,
from the Water Center at UNL’s School of Natural Resources, will
explore how individuals understand and relate to water and what this
means as people work together - or don't work together - to address
water issues.
Will be held at the Ainsworth Conference Center meeting room.
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Thursday,
July 14, 2011
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Dennis Bauer,
UNL Extension Educator, will be demonstrating the new flavorful
and tender cuts of meat that come out of the chuck roll during
this presentation. Participants will also have the opportunity to
taste test these cuts. Following the demonstration a grilled
steak supper with all the trimmings will be served. Tour is
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4. Steak Dinner Workshop
6:00 pm
Held at Dennis Bauer’s house in rural Ainsworth (directions will be
given).
Fee $15.00 for adults
$10.00 for age 12 and under
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Friday, July 15, 2011
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5. Plum Creek Tour
9:00 am –12:00 noon Fee $10.00 |
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Visit a scenic overlook of Plum Creek
as featured in the May/June 2011 issue of Nebraska Life. Learn about
the geology and history of the area. $5.00 reduction on fees if you
drive your own car. |
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6. Lake Wobig
7:45 am – 3:00 pm
Fee $20.00 |
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Jim Swinehart will escort this tour to the
ancient lakebed. Sack lunch will be provided. $5.00 reduction in
fees if you drive your own car. Tour is limited to 16
participants.
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7. Sand Hills Lake Tour
8:45 am – 12:00 noon
Fee $12.00 |
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Take an escorted scenic drive through the
Sand Hills to view Sand Hills lakes and the spring-fed Calamus
River Valley. Stops will include information on the flora and
fauna at each site. $5.00 reduction in fees if you drive your own
car. Tour is limited to 15 participants. |
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General Information:
These tours are held in conjunction with the Sand Hills
Discovery Experience. All tours will leave from the north entrance of
the Ainsworth Conference Center, east Highway 20 and Ash Street.
Returning times are approximate. Plan to bring necessary out-of-doors
items, such as sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, hats, comfortable,
sturdy shoes and a water bottle. Tours are limited to registered
conference attendees. Tours are limited in size and will be filled on
first come, first serve basis. Transportation provided except where
noted.
A block of rooms has been reserved until
July 1st at the Ainsworth Rodeway Inn, 888-757-1050 (toll
free) and at the Ainsworth Super 8 Motel, phone 800-800-8000. For other
lodging or general information, call the North Central Development
Center, 402-387-2740 (866-387-2740 toll free), or log onto
www.ainsworthchamber.com. |
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