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Outdoor Elements - March 12th, 2017
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Episode #1510 - March 12th, 2017
We'll make a simple camera to track the path of the Sun. We'll see how even parking lots can be designed sustainably and beautifully. Learn how to raise chickens to produce a lot of eggs without cracking your wallet.
Original Airdate: March 12, 2017
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Each day of the year that the sun goes overhead it travels on a slightly different path. A cool way to capture that path is with a Solar Graph. It's kind of like a pinhole camera, and Chuck Bueter will demonstrate how to make one and what the images look like. Here is a great place to see examples done locally: http://www.nightwise.org/single-post/2016/12/22/Snapshots-of-TimeGuests
- Chuck BueterAstronomy Educator
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There are parking lots everywhere, and one of the issues that needs dealt with when installing a parking lot is what to do with all the water from rain and snow. Deb Marr and Adriene Nascimento share some of the approaches taken by IU South Bend with some recently installed parking lots. How things like rain gardens and permeable pavers can help manage water in a more environmentally friendly way.Guests
- Deb MarrAssociate Professor of biologyIU South Bend
- Adriene NascimentoStudent - Biology & SustainabilityIU South Bend
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- Deb MarrAssociate Professor of biologyIU South Bend
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Along with Urban Gardening, there is an increase in the popularity for people in urban areas raising chickens. Ronda DeCaires shares some of the things you need to consider if you want to start raising chickens as well as some of the benefits they provide besides eggs. Remember to check to see what the rules for urban chickens are in your area before you start. Here are some resources for more information: http://modernfarmer.com/2014/07/raising-backyard-chickens-dummies/ www.backyardchickens.comGuests
- Ronda DeCaire, CPRPDirectorElkhart County Parks
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- Ronda DeCaire, CPRPDirectorElkhart County Parks