For many years I thought it a novel and useful plan to incorporate bats into the ecosystem where I live. Did you know that most bats are insectivores? Moths, beetles, gnats and mosquitoes are among their favorite menu choices. Lowering my nighttime census of these insects is a popular daydream for me. Over a long time period, I studied bat environment, habitat, migration, how to attract bats and the plight…
Read MoreBig Day on the Chicken Ranch
Grandpa says “There is more than one way to skin a cat!” I am not sure I ever understood all the nuances in that expression. Today is a big day. Let’s see how many chores we can get done this Independence Day “holiday!” Let’s begin with the fresh hatch… Today they hang out as a group in a large tub. They have wood shavings on the tub floor, two feeder…
Read MoreIndependence Day
Independence Day is a grand celebration! There are many reasons to celebrate independence… many grateful people in nation-state communities all around the globe celebrate their freedom from oppressive governing bullies on their anniversary dates throughout the year. In our country we celebrate the liberating efforts of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and their peers on July 4, 1776 every anniversary with fireworks! Some of us read the Declaration of…
Read MoreAcademy Science Tackles Computer Malware
The ubiquitous presence of computer devices in our global community creates an ever present exposure to risk. We engage these risks daily, often unaware that we are the recipients of computer programs of a viral and malware nature that run in the background on our devices doing things we would never approve of. These undesirable programs use our computer resources to replicate, steal data, personal information and our identity, then…
Read MoreSuper Science Presentations
We study science as a life skill. There is so much science method and foundation in supporting the activities that we engage on a day to day basis. We sometimes run through life and miss the “teaching moments,” but they come back around and allow us another opportunity for quality time. “Effect of Light and Nitrate on Nitrate Reductase Activity” This science presentation has a tremendous investment in resources. What…
Read MoreAcademy Science Assists Seniors with Computers
What: Academy Science Assists Seniors with Computers Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com Where: Valley Public Library 232 North Spruce Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Our 2012 Academy Science Senior Solution: Assist Seniors with Computers. We researched the resources that our…
Read MoreAcademy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration
What: Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration Hosted by Academy Science Club Adventures Academy Science shares its experiences with the community! When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 – 4:15pm – 6:00pm Contact: Michael Hanus Academy Science Hanus.Academy@gmail.com AcademyScience.us Where: Valley Public Library 232 North Spruce Street Valley, NE 68064 Price: It’s Free (sweet!) Organizer: Michael Hanus Academy Science Robotics Rockets Demonstration presents the STEM / STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
I ask a philosopher, “What is the best way to express Father’s Day?” The philosopher replies that by definition the word “father” is related to the obligation of “parenting.” So the study of literature brings us to Mark Twain … “When I was a boy of fourteen my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around, but when I got to be twenty one…
Read MoreElderberry Symposium
North American wild elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, is a versatile plant. Its flowers are aromatic and pretty and can make a refreshing beverage. Its berries can be processed fresh, frozen or concentrated in a beverage form, syrups and jellies. It can be mixed with other fruit beverages and blends well. In addition to its nutritional value, elderberry has medicinal value. Elderberry is high in antioxidant, reacting with and negating the effect…
Read MoreSummer Camp Season Is Upon Us
Summer camp is an exciting activity for most youth. Summer camp comes with the end of the school year for many of us. The promise of meeting up with old friends and making new friends is exciting. Parents realize that it takes a dose of education and planning to survive the summer camp experience. Although we look forward to an “uneventful” summer camp experience, there are some things we need…
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