About ProgramsAs part of our mission to educate the public, TAS hosts programs on various nature related topics. The programs take place in September, October, November, January, February, and March. The programs are open to the general public. Check the TAS calendar for exact dates, times, and locations of the programs. Most programs are held at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (TSCPL). Events held at the library are listed in the TSCPL Events Calendar.
September 2011 - March 2012 ProgramsSeptember 2011, Keep America Beautiful (KAB), Topeka/Shawnee County & "The Story of Stuff"Philicia McKee is Executive Director of Keep America Beautiful (KAB)-Topeka/Shawnee County. She will explain how KAB promotes litter reduction, recycling and beautification through education, business partnerships, and community involvement. We will also watch a 20 minute film titled “The Story of Stuff”.
The Story of Stuff: From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever. http://storyofstuff.org
October 2011, The History of Nesting Bald Eagles in KansasMichael Watkins ia a Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City. He has been working with nesting bald eagles in Kansas since 1989 when the first productive nest in the state since the turn of the century was discovered at Clinton Lake. His program, "The History of Nesting Bald Eagles in Kansas" will chronicle this first nest and the expansion of the eagle nesting population through 2011.
November 2011, Owls of KansasChuck Otte is the Geary County Extension Agent for K-State Research and Extension. He will be presenting “Owls of Kansas”. Owls are fascinating birds, yet because they are most active when most of us are in bed asleep, they often aren´t well understood. Chuck will help you get to know a little bit more about the denizens of the Kansas night.
January 2012, Riverkeepers Mapping ProjectLaura Caldwell is the Kansas Riverkeeper for the Friends of the Kaw. River. She will explain online mapping of the Kansas River.
February 2012, Bees, Butterflies, and BirdsJeff Hansen is a self employed native plant consultant. He will explain the importance of using native plants in our landscapes. Plants are near the bottom of the food chain and support our insects, which in turn become food for birds. Nesting birds almost exclusively feed insects to their young. Migratory songbirds also are dependent on insects to fuel them during migration. Many of the various insect species use specific plants as food, especially butterfly & moth larva. Without the necessary species of the plants, the insects suffer, which in turn affects birds. Learn the trees, shrubs, and other plant species needed by our native insects that in turn become protein for our birds. There will be a special focus on butterflies. A slide show of various plants, insects, and birds will be presented.March 2012, Ghost BirdWatch the movie "Ghost Bird". Ghost Bird is a feature documentary exploring the rediscovery of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker.
September 2010 - March 2011 ProgramsSeptember 2010: Priscilla Wilson, Coopers HawksPriscilla speaks about the pair of Coopers Hawks that built a nest outside her office window, and raised their young.
October 2010: Melody of the Wild Bird Store, Backyard BirdsMelody talks about attracting birds to your backyard.
November 2010: Roger Boyd, Baker WetlandsRoger will talk about the Baker Wetland project.
January 2011: Laura Calwell, Kansas River KeepersLaura will speak about the online mapping of the Kansas River
February 2011: Ron Klataske, Namibia, AfricaRon will speak about his trip to Namibia and the wildlife.
March 2011: Matt Gearheart, AustraliaMatt will speak about his trip to Australia
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