Walking with Botanists: Pathways to Literacy in the Plant World
Tauranga-based naturalists Ann Graeme and Kate Mulligan discuss some of the
origins and affinites of New Zealand's native forests, while teaching participants
how to identify some of our characteristic plants. The course will involve two
fieldtrips on the weekend of February 20 and 21. Some car pooling may be required.
About the Presenters:
Ann Graeme has been involved in environmental protection and education for most of her life, and is regarded as an environmental hero by thousands of children and adults throughout New Zealand. From 1992, she has run Forest and Bird's group for children - the Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) to raise awareness of the environment and educate young people. Ann writes the fun and informative KCC magazine, with a readership of about 18,000.
Kate Mulligan studied botany at University and went on to become a teacher.
Kate has a deep affection for the native forest and is active in its conservation.
She shares this knowledge with others, especially children through Forest and
Bird's Kiwi Conservation Club, (of which she is local coordinator, thus introducing
hundreds of young families to the forest).
Time Dates
10.00am - 3.00pm (both days) Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February, 2010
Fee Presenters
$50.00 (BYO lunch) Ann Graeme and Kate Mulligan
NB: Closing date for enrolment is three working days prior to start date. Your
enrolment is not complete until your fee is received.
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http://www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways/community/tauranga/cce_botanists.shtml
Continuing Education - Tauranga
Understanding Natural Therapies
These days many people are wanting to be proactive in their health and wellbeing - creating and keeping wellness using tradtional methods, rather than waiting to get sick before taking action.
This six-evening course aims to provide participants with a practical and basic
understanding of naturopathy and how natural therapies work. Participants will
receive indroductory level information on naturopathy, nutrition, and the use
of bach flowers, homoeopathy and aromatherapy. The programme will delve into
human physiology and how the body heals itself. It will also look at how the
implementation of natural therapies alongside orthodox medicines can better
help us achieve a state of 'wellness', both mentally and physically.
About the Presenter:
Denise Elliot (ND, DipMedHerb, BHSc (CompMed)), has been involved in the naturopathic
field for over twenty years and currently runs her own natural health business
Korowai Herbal Centre.. She has previously worked for Comvita in product development
and has been a health and nursing assistant. Denise has also been an eductor
for Solgar Vitamin and Herb.
Time Dates
6.30pm-8.30pm Mondays: 22 Feb - 29 March 2010
Fee Presenter
$80.00 Denise Elliott
NB: Closing date for enrolment is three working days prior to start date. Your
enrolment is not complete until your fee is received, so if you have only enquired,
you may not be contacted if the course is cancelled or postponed.
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