Book Bites - A Healthy Habits Storytime Series

Alabama Extension’s Urban SNAP-Ed team presents Book Bites a 30-minute weekly series that incorporates healthy habits for children into storytime. This online series is best suited for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. During these Monday morning sessions particip......More

Alabama Extension’s Urban SNAP-Ed team presents Book Bites a 30-minute weekly series that incorporates healthy habits for children into storytime. This online series is best suited for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. During these Monday morning sessions participants will interact with a nutrition educator for storytime and a follow-up discussion to explore the concepts of the book. Children must have an adult log in with them to participate. TUNE IN ON MONDAYS -- When: July 13–September 14 2020 on Mondays from 11–11:30 a.m. CST --Where: The storytime readings are presented through Zoom an online video presentation format. They are also available through Facebook Live on the Urban SNAP-Ed Facebook page(www.facebook.com/USNAPEd/). REGISTRATION There is no cost to attend but registration is required for this storytime series. The Zoom meeting number and link will be provided upon completion of the online registration. Visit www.aces.edu/go/BookBites to register. The first ten attendees logged in to each session through Zoom will receive useful tools (water bottle jump rope pedometer salad shaker etc.) to help practice the key concepts of the book at home. SCHEDULE TOPICS AND BOOK TITLES -- July 13 -- "Physical Activity" with nutrition educator Angel Martin. Book: Come Dance With Me -- July 20 -- Reducing Screen Time" with nutrition educator Michele Hamilton-Gholston. Book: Got Any Games on Your Phone? -- July 27 -- "Trying New Foods" with nutrition educator Shonda Wright. Book: Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli -- August 3 -- "Eating Fruits and Vegetables" with nutrition educator Kyondria Timmons. Book: I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato -- August 10 -- "Healthy Habits" with nutrition educator Shavita Woods-Warren. Book: Oh The Things You Can Do That Are Healthy For You -- August 17-- "Picky Eaters" with regional nutrition educator Gloria Maxie. Book: Picky Peggy -- August 24 -- "Farm to Table" with regional nutrition educator Della Taylor. Book: How Did That Get into My Lunch Box -- August 31 -- "Eating a variety of foods/trying new foods" with nutrition educator Shonna Carranza. Book: Daniel Tries a New Food -- September 14 -- "Physical Activity" with nutrition educator Kim Carroll. Book: Cutie Sue Wins the Race TAKE THE SURVEY Did you join us for a Book Bites session? We want to hear from you! Take just a minute or two and fill out the short survey below and tell us what you think. These surveys not only help better our programs but also help determine federal and state funding. This funding allows us to continue providing affordable research-based education to you and your family. Take the Book Bites survey. https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcmMJAZOpG7dxyt MORE INFORMATION Contact Andrea Morris or Adriane Langham for more information about this series or to learn about more Urban SNAP-Ed programs offered throughout the state. Dr. Andrea Morris Office: (256) 372-8082 Email: morrian@aces.edu Adriane Langham Office: (256) 372-8083 Email: azl0001@aces.edu Urban SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education) makes nutrition easy tasty and affordable! Using evidence-based teaching methods limited-resource families & individuals are encouraged to select nutritious food be physically active maximize food budgets with smart shopping tips utilize healthy cooking techniques and keep food safe during purchase preparation and storage. Urban SNAP-Ed is co-funded by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the SNAP Division of the Alabama Department of Human Resources under the umbrella of the Food and Nutrition Service United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA SNAP – The USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low incomes. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more call 1-800-221-5689 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/snap The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A& M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs. This material was funded by USDA’s SNAP-Ed. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. https://www.facebook.com/events/296003228218605/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University

Goal Diggers-Financial Wellness Series - Mondays

Join us and learn how to actively pursue your goals by becoming a goal digger. The FLIP - Financial Literacy in Progress program presents Goal Diggers an online learning series developed for teens and young adults ages 16-25. EVERY MONDAY on ZOOM FROM AUGUST 10 - AUGUS......More

Join us and learn how to actively pursue your goals by becoming a goal digger. The FLIP - Financial Literacy in Progress program presents Goal Diggers an online learning series developed for teens and young adults ages 16-25. EVERY MONDAY on ZOOM FROM AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 31 7:00 to 8:00 PM Central Standard Time Participants will engage in hands-on learning activities to: -- Develop SMART goals (Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and Timely) -- Create a vision board for goals -- Make planned buying decisions -- Create a spending plan/budget -- Build & maintain good credit Goal Digger Tool Kits will be provided to participants who complete the entire series. -- Join Us Online -- This is a five-session series. When: Mondays August 10-August 31 7:00–8:00 PM CST Where: Online with Zoom. The meeting link will be provided after registration. -- Registration -- Registration is required to attend this webinar series. The Zoom meeting number and link will be provided upon completion of the online registration. Visit https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/finance-career-urban/flip-goal-diggers-online-series/ to register. -- More Information -- FLIP – Financial Literacy in Progress is a financial wellness program for young adults & teens. -- Contact Donna Gullatte for more information about this series by calling (256) 541-3580 or emailing dgullatt@aces.edu. -- Thanks to our partners: Alabama Association of RC& D Councils Vision Board Inc. Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama See Less Other https://www.facebook.com/events/331235501615511/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs

Back-2-Basics, Gardening Webinar Series

Join the Home Grounds team online this summer to learn the basics of limited space gardening and landscaping for urban areas. TIME and PLACE Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Join us with Zoom or watch live on our Facebook page: ......More

Join the Home Grounds team online this summer to learn the basics of limited space gardening and landscaping for urban areas. TIME and PLACE Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Join us with Zoom or watch live on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaExtensionAAMU REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Zoom meeting number/link will be provided upon completion of the participant's online registration. Register here to get the Zoom link: www.aces.edu/go/B2Bzoom SCHEDULE July 15 - Great Trees for Urban Gardens with Sallie Lee July 22 - Disease identification and management in the home vegetable garden with Dr. Edward Sikora Auburn University July 29 - 10 Underused Woody Shrubs for Alabama Landscapes with Tony Glover Aug 5 - Lights Out? Are Lightning Bugs in Peril? with Dr. Lori Tolley-Jordan Jacksonville State University August 12 - Pest Identification and Control for Home Gardens with Chris Becker To attend the webinar you must tune in with Zoom using the above link. If you are new to Zoom follow this link to the zoom website to watch a video that will help you prepare to attend. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting CONTACT Contact Rudy Pacumbaba at rop0001@aces.edu for more information about this Series or other Alabama Extension gardening and landscaping programs. VIDEO LIBRARY View previously recorded webinars by following this link: www.aces.edu/go/B2Bvideos Previous Webinar dates/topics. April 1 - Getting Ready to Garden with Hayes Jackson April 8 - Controlling Weeds In your Gardens with Marcus Garner April 15 - Attracting Native Pollinators to your Garden with Allyson Shabel April 22 - Container Gardens with Roosevelt Robinson April 29 - Herbs for Urban Gardens with Sallie Lee May 6 - Bioengineered Foods with Rudy Pacumbaba May 13 - Tool Talk with Hayes Jackson May 20 - Equipment Maintenance with Marcus Garner May 27 - Five Fabulous Perennials with Allyson Shabel June 3 - Kitchen-Scrap Gardening: Growing tasty healthy produce from clean kitchen scraps with Roosevelt Robinson June 10 - 10 Most Wanted Bugs in your Garden with Sallie Lee June 17 - Saving Time & Water with Irrigation with Rudy Pacumbaba July 8 - Backyard Tomatoes with Mallory Kelly https://www.facebook.com/events/552318839056631/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University

Raising Trees Webinar Series

The Raising Trees Webinar series is a weekly one-hour webinar that discusses topics related to caring for a landscape’s most valuable resource trees. Each of these webinars can be counted as one ISA Continuing Education Credit. Each weekly webinar is free to attend and......More

The Raising Trees Webinar series is a weekly one-hour webinar that discusses topics related to caring for a landscape’s most valuable resource trees. Each of these webinars can be counted as one ISA Continuing Education Credit. Each weekly webinar is free to attend and will start at Noon CST. The webinars are presented through Zoom an online video presentation format. August 6 – Trees and the Law: A Guide to Neighbor Law Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vfuurrjwtGtYkBqhhez4si15HWbMZfCR6 August 13 – Tasty Trees Shrubs and Plants That Create Habitat in Landscapes Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdeCrqDgvGtSjnZZnxbtcVTWaCcvdGVY4 August 20 – Online Tools to Quantify Ecological and Economic Values of Landscape Trees Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdO6trzMtHdKavvAJ5bYLkIdFJ-NGbQpO August 27 – The Importance of Utility Line Clearance Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqceCtpjwiE9Es3CYsmJsqopgcuMf3UEkR https://www.facebook.com/events/3227904663923136/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System 300 Mell Street, Auburn, AL 36849

Book Bites - A Healthy Habits Storytime Series

Alabama Extension’s Urban SNAP-Ed team presents Book Bites a 30-minute weekly series that incorporates healthy habits for children into storytime. This online series is best suited for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. During these Monday morning sessions particip......More

Alabama Extension’s Urban SNAP-Ed team presents Book Bites a 30-minute weekly series that incorporates healthy habits for children into storytime. This online series is best suited for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. During these Monday morning sessions participants will interact with a nutrition educator for storytime and a follow-up discussion to explore the concepts of the book. Children must have an adult log in with them to participate. TUNE IN ON MONDAYS -- When: July 13–September 14 2020 on Mondays from 11–11:30 a.m. CST --Where: The storytime readings are presented through Zoom an online video presentation format. They are also available through Facebook Live on the Urban SNAP-Ed Facebook page(www.facebook.com/USNAPEd/). REGISTRATION There is no cost to attend but registration is required for this storytime series. The Zoom meeting number and link will be provided upon completion of the online registration. Visit www.aces.edu/go/BookBites to register. The first ten attendees logged in to each session through Zoom will receive useful tools (water bottle jump rope pedometer salad shaker etc.) to help practice the key concepts of the book at home. SCHEDULE TOPICS AND BOOK TITLES -- July 13 -- "Physical Activity" with nutrition educator Angel Martin. Book: Come Dance With Me -- July 20 -- Reducing Screen Time" with nutrition educator Michele Hamilton-Gholston. Book: Got Any Games on Your Phone? -- July 27 -- "Trying New Foods" with nutrition educator Shonda Wright. Book: Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli -- August 3 -- "Eating Fruits and Vegetables" with nutrition educator Kyondria Timmons. Book: I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato -- August 10 -- "Healthy Habits" with nutrition educator Shavita Woods-Warren. Book: Oh The Things You Can Do That Are Healthy For You -- August 17-- "Picky Eaters" with regional nutrition educator Gloria Maxie. Book: Picky Peggy -- August 24 -- "Farm to Table" with regional nutrition educator Della Taylor. Book: How Did That Get into My Lunch Box -- August 31 -- "Eating a variety of foods/trying new foods" with nutrition educator Shonna Carranza. Book: Daniel Tries a New Food -- September 14 -- "Physical Activity" with nutrition educator Kim Carroll. Book: Cutie Sue Wins the Race TAKE THE SURVEY Did you join us for a Book Bites session? We want to hear from you! Take just a minute or two and fill out the short survey below and tell us what you think. These surveys not only help better our programs but also help determine federal and state funding. This funding allows us to continue providing affordable research-based education to you and your family. Take the Book Bites survey. https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcmMJAZOpG7dxyt MORE INFORMATION Contact Andrea Morris or Adriane Langham for more information about this series or to learn about more Urban SNAP-Ed programs offered throughout the state. Dr. Andrea Morris Office: (256) 372-8082 Email: morrian@aces.edu Adriane Langham Office: (256) 372-8083 Email: azl0001@aces.edu Urban SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education) makes nutrition easy tasty and affordable! Using evidence-based teaching methods limited-resource families & individuals are encouraged to select nutritious food be physically active maximize food budgets with smart shopping tips utilize healthy cooking techniques and keep food safe during purchase preparation and storage. Urban SNAP-Ed is co-funded by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the SNAP Division of the Alabama Department of Human Resources under the umbrella of the Food and Nutrition Service United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA SNAP – The USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low incomes. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more call 1-800-221-5689 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/snap The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A& M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs. This material was funded by USDA’s SNAP-Ed. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. https://www.facebook.com/events/296003228218605/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University

Goal Diggers-Financial Wellness Series - Mondays

Join us and learn how to actively pursue your goals by becoming a goal digger. The FLIP - Financial Literacy in Progress program presents Goal Diggers an online learning series developed for teens and young adults ages 16-25. EVERY MONDAY on ZOOM FROM AUGUST 10 - AUGUS......More

Join us and learn how to actively pursue your goals by becoming a goal digger. The FLIP - Financial Literacy in Progress program presents Goal Diggers an online learning series developed for teens and young adults ages 16-25. EVERY MONDAY on ZOOM FROM AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 31 7:00 to 8:00 PM Central Standard Time Participants will engage in hands-on learning activities to: -- Develop SMART goals (Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and Timely) -- Create a vision board for goals -- Make planned buying decisions -- Create a spending plan/budget -- Build & maintain good credit Goal Digger Tool Kits will be provided to participants who complete the entire series. -- Join Us Online -- This is a five-session series. When: Mondays August 10-August 31 7:00–8:00 PM CST Where: Online with Zoom. The meeting link will be provided after registration. -- Registration -- Registration is required to attend this webinar series. The Zoom meeting number and link will be provided upon completion of the online registration. Visit https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/finance-career-urban/flip-goal-diggers-online-series/ to register. -- More Information -- FLIP – Financial Literacy in Progress is a financial wellness program for young adults & teens. -- Contact Donna Gullatte for more information about this series by calling (256) 541-3580 or emailing dgullatt@aces.edu. -- Thanks to our partners: Alabama Association of RC& D Councils Vision Board Inc. Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama See Less Other https://www.facebook.com/events/331235501615511/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs

Raising Trees Webinar Series

The Raising Trees Webinar series is a weekly one-hour webinar that discusses topics related to caring for a landscape’s most valuable resource trees. Each of these webinars can be counted as one ISA Continuing Education Credit. Each weekly webinar is free to attend and......More

The Raising Trees Webinar series is a weekly one-hour webinar that discusses topics related to caring for a landscape’s most valuable resource trees. Each of these webinars can be counted as one ISA Continuing Education Credit. Each weekly webinar is free to attend and will start at Noon CST. The webinars are presented through Zoom an online video presentation format. August 6 – Trees and the Law: A Guide to Neighbor Law Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vfuurrjwtGtYkBqhhez4si15HWbMZfCR6 August 13 – Tasty Trees Shrubs and Plants That Create Habitat in Landscapes Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdeCrqDgvGtSjnZZnxbtcVTWaCcvdGVY4 August 20 – Online Tools to Quantify Ecological and Economic Values of Landscape Trees Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdO6trzMtHdKavvAJ5bYLkIdFJ-NGbQpO August 27 – The Importance of Utility Line Clearance Registration - https://auburn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqceCtpjwiE9Es3CYsmJsqopgcuMf3UEkR https://www.facebook.com/events/3227904663923136/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System 300 Mell Street, Auburn, AL 36849

Book Bites - A Healthy Habits Storytime Series

Alabama Extension’s Urban SNAP-Ed team presents Book Bites a 30-minute weekly series that incorporates healthy habits for children into storytime. This online series is best suited for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. During these Monday morning sessions particip......More

Alabama Extension’s Urban SNAP-Ed team presents Book Bites a 30-minute weekly series that incorporates healthy habits for children into storytime. This online series is best suited for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade. During these Monday morning sessions participants will interact with a nutrition educator for storytime and a follow-up discussion to explore the concepts of the book. Children must have an adult log in with them to participate. TUNE IN ON MONDAYS -- When: July 13–September 14 2020 on Mondays from 11–11:30 a.m. CST --Where: The storytime readings are presented through Zoom an online video presentation format. They are also available through Facebook Live on the Urban SNAP-Ed Facebook page(www.facebook.com/USNAPEd/). REGISTRATION There is no cost to attend but registration is required for this storytime series. The Zoom meeting number and link will be provided upon completion of the online registration. Visit www.aces.edu/go/BookBites to register. The first ten attendees logged in to each session through Zoom will receive useful tools (water bottle jump rope pedometer salad shaker etc.) to help practice the key concepts of the book at home. SCHEDULE TOPICS AND BOOK TITLES -- July 13 -- "Physical Activity" with nutrition educator Angel Martin. Book: Come Dance With Me -- July 20 -- Reducing Screen Time" with nutrition educator Michele Hamilton-Gholston. Book: Got Any Games on Your Phone? -- July 27 -- "Trying New Foods" with nutrition educator Shonda Wright. Book: Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli -- August 3 -- "Eating Fruits and Vegetables" with nutrition educator Kyondria Timmons. Book: I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato -- August 10 -- "Healthy Habits" with nutrition educator Shavita Woods-Warren. Book: Oh The Things You Can Do That Are Healthy For You -- August 17-- "Picky Eaters" with regional nutrition educator Gloria Maxie. Book: Picky Peggy -- August 24 -- "Farm to Table" with regional nutrition educator Della Taylor. Book: How Did That Get into My Lunch Box -- August 31 -- "Eating a variety of foods/trying new foods" with nutrition educator Shonna Carranza. Book: Daniel Tries a New Food -- September 14 -- "Physical Activity" with nutrition educator Kim Carroll. Book: Cutie Sue Wins the Race TAKE THE SURVEY Did you join us for a Book Bites session? We want to hear from you! Take just a minute or two and fill out the short survey below and tell us what you think. These surveys not only help better our programs but also help determine federal and state funding. This funding allows us to continue providing affordable research-based education to you and your family. Take the Book Bites survey. https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcmMJAZOpG7dxyt MORE INFORMATION Contact Andrea Morris or Adriane Langham for more information about this series or to learn about more Urban SNAP-Ed programs offered throughout the state. Dr. Andrea Morris Office: (256) 372-8082 Email: morrian@aces.edu Adriane Langham Office: (256) 372-8083 Email: azl0001@aces.edu Urban SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education) makes nutrition easy tasty and affordable! Using evidence-based teaching methods limited-resource families & individuals are encouraged to select nutritious food be physically active maximize food budgets with smart shopping tips utilize healthy cooking techniques and keep food safe during purchase preparation and storage. Urban SNAP-Ed is co-funded by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the SNAP Division of the Alabama Department of Human Resources under the umbrella of the Food and Nutrition Service United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA SNAP – The USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low incomes. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more call 1-800-221-5689 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/snap The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A& M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs. This material was funded by USDA’s SNAP-Ed. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. https://www.facebook.com/events/296003228218605/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University

Goal Diggers-Financial Wellness Series - Mondays

Join us and learn how to actively pursue your goals by becoming a goal digger. The FLIP - Financial Literacy in Progress program presents Goal Diggers an online learning series developed for teens and young adults ages 16-25. EVERY MONDAY on ZOOM FROM AUGUST 10 - AUGUS......More

Join us and learn how to actively pursue your goals by becoming a goal digger. The FLIP - Financial Literacy in Progress program presents Goal Diggers an online learning series developed for teens and young adults ages 16-25. EVERY MONDAY on ZOOM FROM AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 31 7:00 to 8:00 PM Central Standard Time Participants will engage in hands-on learning activities to: -- Develop SMART goals (Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and Timely) -- Create a vision board for goals -- Make planned buying decisions -- Create a spending plan/budget -- Build & maintain good credit Goal Digger Tool Kits will be provided to participants who complete the entire series. -- Join Us Online -- This is a five-session series. When: Mondays August 10-August 31 7:00–8:00 PM CST Where: Online with Zoom. The meeting link will be provided after registration. -- Registration -- Registration is required to attend this webinar series. The Zoom meeting number and link will be provided upon completion of the online registration. Visit https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/finance-career-urban/flip-goal-diggers-online-series/ to register. -- More Information -- FLIP – Financial Literacy in Progress is a financial wellness program for young adults & teens. -- Contact Donna Gullatte for more information about this series by calling (256) 541-3580 or emailing dgullatt@aces.edu. -- Thanks to our partners: Alabama Association of RC& D Councils Vision Board Inc. Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama See Less Other https://www.facebook.com/events/331235501615511/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs

Environmental Education Webinar Series

Alabama Extension at Alabama A& M University presents the Environmental Education (EE) Virtual Webinar Series. Join us for training sessions on traditional conservation topics as well as new and emerging issues in environmental education. This free virtual webinar serie......More

Alabama Extension at Alabama A& M University presents the Environmental Education (EE) Virtual Webinar Series. Join us for training sessions on traditional conservation topics as well as new and emerging issues in environmental education. This free virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human animal and environmental health and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator an environmental professional or a nature-lover tune in to discover how you can become a better steward of the environment and its precious resources. *Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available to those who attend. Scroll down for details. FOURTH TUESDAY When: Fourth Tuesdays at 11 a.m. CST Where: The webinars are presented through Zoom an online video presentation format. They are also available through Facebook Live on the Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs Facebook page (@AlabamaExtensionAAMU). FREE REGISTRATION Registration is required to attend this webinar series. The Zoom meeting number and link will be provided upon completion of the online registration. Visit www.aces.edu/go/2020EE to register. (New to Zoom. To attend the webinar you must tune in with Zoom using the above link. If you are new to Zoom follow this link to the zoom website to watch a video that will help you prepare to attend. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting) DATES and TOPICS All webinars will be archived and uploaded to the Alabama Extension YouTube channel. The schedule of webinars is provided below and will be updated periodically. -- June 23 - Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the Home and Environment with Allyson Shabel -- July 21 - Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care (PPCPs) on Society and the Environment with Roosevelt Robinson -- August 25 - Electronic Waste (E-waste) in the Home and Environment with Allyson Shabel -- September 22 - Citizen Science: Ordinary People Changing the Face of Scientific Discovery with Roosevelt Robinson CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) Each webinar offers one professional contact hour by the AAMU/UAH Regional In-service Center on the PowerSchool platform. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will only be awarded to those who attend the entire session of each webinar in the series. Registration details for PowerSchool will be provided during each webinar session. MORE INFORMATION Contact Karnita Garner (Email: kfg0003@aces.edu) Allyson Shabel (Email: ams0137@aces.edu) or Roosevelt Robinson (Email: robinrl@aces.edu) for more information about this series or to learn about other environmental programs offered throughout the state. This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Renewable Resources Extension Act Program (#1012197) and Capacity Building Grant Program #2017-38821-26426. https://www.facebook.com/events/296946188104488/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University

Fact or Fiction: The Truth Behind GMOs and Other Myths

"GMO genetically engineered biotechnology... what does it all mean? Join Alabama Extension professionals from Auburn University and Alabama A& M University uncover the truth behind genetically engineered food with unbiased research-based information. PRESENTATIONS "W......More

"GMO genetically engineered biotechnology... what does it all mean? Join Alabama Extension professionals from Auburn University and Alabama A& M University uncover the truth behind genetically engineered food with unbiased research-based information. PRESENTATIONS "What's in the meat we eat?" Rickey Hudson Regional Extension Agent Auburn University “Urban Legends: Plant GMO Mysteries & Myths” Rudy Pacumbaba PhD Extension Specialist Alabama A& M University TIME and PLACE Virtual Zoom Meeting Tuesday August 25 at 5:30 PM CST REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Zoom meeting number/link will be provided upon completion of the participant's online registration. Register online at: www.aces.edu/go/factorfiction If you are new to Zoom follow this link to the zoom website to watch a video that will help you prepare to attend. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting CONTACT For more information or to register contact the Wiregrass Research & Extension Center to register at (334) 693-2010.