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Thursday, March 15, 2007 |
AFPA, Government to Sponsor PESTS Series at TELUS World of ScienceThe Alberta Forest Products Association is one of the sponsors of a new educational series, developed by the TELUS World of Science, in Edmonton, called PESTS...The Bug Battle Begins. This series, which runs on Saturdays from March 17 through to April 28, 2007 looks at identifying the insects in your own backyard and gardens; insect borne diseases like West Nile Virus; the bio-diversity of insects and bugs; pests in the city, including Dutch Elm Disease and the small Eurasian Bark Beetle. The final presentation of the series, to be held on April 28 is on the Mountain Pine Beetle. Allan Carroll, a research scientist in insect ecology with the Canadian Forest Service will lead the presentation. "The Alberta Forest Products Association, and the forest industry, has a long history of supporting education and information efforts in the province," said Neil Shelly, executive director of the AFPA. "This educational series at the TELUS World of Science fits our goal of helping Albertans understand their environment and the many different facets of it. The April 28 presentation, Forests on the Frontline provides another opportunity to inform people about the serious societal impacts that will come about if we cannot control and stop the spread of the Mountain Pine Beetle in our forests." The Government of Alberta, Sustainable Resource Development is also sponsoring this series. And given the high level of cooperation and partnership between the forest industry and government on the Mountain Pine Beetle battle it is only natural to see both together in this educational opportunity. The PESTS series is free with paid general admission to the TELUS World of Science. The admission prices are: Adults (18+) $12.95 PESTS...The Bug Battle Beginsin our backyard and beyond March 17, 2007 Gillian will host a booth where she will provide information on how we can identify pests, disease and insect damage in our own gardens. Are these pests' friend or foe? She will also explain how "companion planting" and "crop rotation" can assist with reducing the negative effects of pests to our gardens. Further she will speak about ladybugs, praying mantis and other horticultural pests. March 24, 2007 Capital Health will give a presentation on insect borne diseases and give us a closer look if Alberta is ready. How does the West Nile Virus affect Alberta and what is the potential of Malaria hitting our province? Due to the changing climate, diseases that were not normally encountered in Alberta are now becoming the norm. Learn how to protect yourself. Visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. March 31, 2007 Insects and bugs are not always bad. There are many insect species in the Alberta environment; however, our opinion on whether they are good or bad depends on the extent and concentration of the insects. Visitors will learn about the biodiversity of insects and bugs. They will also have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. April 14, 2007 Milton will give a presentation on how climate change has changed the dynamics of the insect lifecycles and range. He will speak about Dutch Elm Disease and its host, the Small Eurasian Bark Beetle, and touch on the problems that Edmonton is facing with this disease and what we can do about it. He will also share his study on CO2 and Ozone effects on our trees. Visitors will have an opportunity to ask quesitons following the presentation. April 28, 2007 Allan Carroll, who is the premiere expert on the Mountain Pine Beetle - a current hot topic in Alberta, will give an engaging presentation along with a meet and greet. He has published articles in Canadian Geographic on the Mountain Pine Beetle and its potential impact on Alberta's forets. He will display and present information on the devastation that the beetle is causing. Visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. In addition to the amazing presentations scheduled, the TELUS World of Science also has planned a number of insect-based activities and exhibits, will have some displays with fun and informative facts about pests...including the five MOST WANTED Pests. The TELUS World of Science is located at 11211-142 Street in Edmonton. For additional information, contact them at (780) 452.9100 or visit their website at www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton.
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