A volunteer weather program is looking for weather observers throughout Clark County, to measure rain, snow and hail.
Volunteers are needed in Casey, Marshall, Martinsville, Westfield and throughout the county. The only requirements for participation are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions, a desire to learn more about how weather affects us and a standard rain gauge.
To participate or for more information, interested individuals are invited to attend an information and training workshop at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Clark County Extension office, 15493 N. Illinois Route 1, Marshall.
Training is required to become a volunteer in this network, and provides a great opportunity to learn from experts and to meet fellow observers. There is no cost to attend the training session, but pre-registration is required. To register, call the Extension Office at (217) 826-5422, or e-mail hberg@illinois.edu.
For more details about the network, visit cocorahs.org.
Learn more about backyard composting
“Backyard Composting” is the topic of discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday from the Clark County unit of the University of Illinois Extension.
The presentation, which costs $5 payable at the door, is in the Clark County Farm Bureau Office, North York Street, Martinsville. Pre-register to reserve a seat and packet of information by calling (217) 826-5422.
Duane Friend, University of Illinois Extension Educator, will discuss the do’s and don’ts of composting. Friend will talk about the composting process, factors that influence composting, blending of materials to make good compost and different types of composting bins and systems.
This topic is part of the final installment in the yearlong University of Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening Telenet series. The presentation will be via the U of I telenet system and local computer PowerPoint presentations, allowing live discussion between the instructor and gardeners throughout Illinois.
Ghost Hunters return from investigation
Terre Haute Ghost Hunters has returned from its summer investigation in Gettysburg, Pa. The members toured and investigated the battlefields and the Jenny Wade house. While there, they attended a paranormal conference. Although not much evidence was forthcoming, “it was well worth the trip,” said co-director Ellen Cruse.
THGH specializes in investigating paranormal activities in the home or business. All services are free and confidential to the client.
The group is available 24/7 to assist anyone wanting the group’s services with the paranormal.
They use scientifically based research that approach the investigation with an eye toward finding a reasonable explanation before declaring the experience paranormal in nature.
Their motto is “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
This group is always ready to discuss, investigate, give an interview or assist in anyway they can with the paranormal.
They can be e-mailed at terrehauteghosthunter@gmail.com or just look them up on MySpace.
Audubon Society plans monthly meeting
Clayton Daughenbaugh, Midwest field organizer for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, will be the guest speaker for the Wabash Valley Audubon Society’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Room C of the Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar Streets.
The mission of the SUWA is the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans.
SUWA promotes local and national recognition of the region’s unique character through research and public education; supports both administrative and legislative initiatives to protect the Colorado Plateau wild places within the National Park and National Wilderness Preservation Systems, or by other protective designations where appropriate; builds support for such initiatives on both the local and national level; and provides leadership within the conservation movement through uncompromising advocacy for wilderness preservation.
Current threats to the wilderness include off-road vehicles, road building and oil and natural gas development.
Learn what Hoosiers can do to help protect this part of the nation before the election.
For more information about SUWA, go to www.suwa.org. Visitors are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
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