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O S H E R L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G I N S T I T U T E | 30 | S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 C O U R S E C ATA L O G Class Details is the importance of local ecotypes of native species and genetic conversa- tion? Environmental scientist, Eric Fuse- lier, shares all of this and other informa- tion in this two session class on native plants. The first session will be held via Zoom. During the second session, participants will learn about the ecosystem first hand during a native plant walk at Lake Fayetteville. If the hike is not possible he will present a virtual hike to all of the participants. INSTRUCTOR: Eric Fuselier DAY/DATE: Thursdays, 4/8/21 - 4/15/21 (2) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual & IP LOCATION: Zoom & Lake Fayetteville COST: $19 OLLI Member $34 Non-OLLI Member UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WELCOMES THE WORLD DESCRIPTION: Students from the ut- termost parts of the world cross many borders to make U of A their destina- tion for a quality education. Razorback Country becomes an educational mecca to nearly 1,500 international students from 120 different countries. Join this class and learn the diversified cultures of these students and their dreams for a future after life as a Razorback. The U of A Razorback Campus and the Northwest Arkansas Community work to create a welcoming atmosphere, and to provide a variety of resources to aid in the transitions from these varied cul- tures. Through organizations, personal outreach, and home-away-from-home activities, students learn about, and are made to feel a part of, American culture. Dr. Cox will incorporate ideas from her teaching experiences in China and Bra- zil. She will also share ideas gleaned from providing home sanctuaries for In- ternational students attending schools and universities on U.S. soil. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Clarice Cox DAY/DATE: Friday, 4/9/21 (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: In person only LOCATION: Drake COST: $15 OLLI Member $30 Non-OLLI Member GROWING ORGANIC IN NW ARKANSAS DESCRIPTION: Are you fascinated by agricultural production and business? Do you have a passion for all things or- ganic? Join us on Larry Galligan's tour of his Riverside Specialty Farm in West Fork, AR. He will guide us through his diversified three-season organic vege- table farm while he explains the ins and outs of owning and operating this land. Larry will discuss scale appropriate tools and season extension structures and how those can help build better farms to localize our food system, to feed our own communities with small scale farmers, and create a more sustainable future. Larry covers much more such as pest, weed and disease management; soil fertility and reduced-till agriculture; and sales and marketing. Come learn with us on this fun tour! INSTRUCTOR: Larry Galligan DAY/DATE: Monday, 4/12/21 (1) TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM FORMAT: In person only LOCATION: Riverside Specialty Farm COST: $25 OLLI Member $40 Non-OLLI Member THE JOY OF A GOOD BIRD WALK DESCRIPTION: Learn why a great bird walk may lift the soul like little else. What are the expectations, the charac- teristics, components, and understand- ings that bring birders back to the same places often with the same people, year after year? Rick Jones, an avid birder for decades, will share his take on what makes a bird walk exceptionally pleas- ant, even when something unexpected happens. The first hour/session will be via Zoom, then participants will meet the next week at 7:30 am for a two-hour bird walk at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks and the Mulhollan Wildlife Blind. INSTRUCTOR: Rick Jones DAY/DATE: Mondays, 4/12/21 - 4/19/21 (2) TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual & IP LOCATION: via Zoom / The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for walk COST: $35 OLLI Member $50 Non-OLLI Member INSIDE THE FARM DESCRIPTION: Have you ever won- dered what goes on at "The Farm" just north of the University of Arkansas cam- pus? Celebrating its 100th year in 2019 and originally known as the Main Agri- cultural Experiment Station until 1996, the 725-acre Arkansas Agricultural Re- search and Extension Center (AAREC) is the main research station for the Uni- versity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and involves all Division re- search disciplines in the areas of animal science; poultry science; food science; horticulture; insect pests and plant dis- eases; crops, soil and water resources; biological and agricultural engineering; and agri-science and technology. More than 250 faculty/extension personnel, research specialists, technicians, and graduate students work at the center. Come and tour the facility and get in- sights into some of the novel research being conducted here. * Participants should expect some light walking and should wear appropriate attire for both outside and inside pre- sentations/activities. There will be a hay ride for part of the farm tour. Instructors include: J.F. Meullenet, Vaughn Skinner, and Chuck Culver. INSTRUCTOR: Chuck Culver DAY/DATE: Tuesday, 4/13/21 (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM FORMAT: In person only LOCATION: Farm off Garland COST: $25 OLLI Member $40 Non-OLLI Member INTRODUCTION TO WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION: We all enjoy seeing wildflowers each year but have you ever wished you knew their names? This course will teach you the basics you need to be able to identify wildflow- ers. Key to this will be learning about plant families and how to identify the common plant families you will encoun- ter while out and about in nature. Ad- ditional topics will include selecting a field guide that best meets your needs and learning the terminology you will need to use them successfully. INSTRUCTOR: Sue Hubbard DAY/DATE: Friday, 4/16/21 (1) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual LOCATION: Via Zoom COST: $29 OLLI Member $44 Non-OLLI Member MAKING RIPPLES: SHARING OUR JOURNEY TO PRESERVE HISTORY AND ECOLOGY DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the concept of the Ripples project and explores how the instructor and her husband apply it to their life at the His- toric Johnson Farm, where they live off- grid utilizing solar electricity, rainwater, and a composting toilet. Topics to be covered will be guided by student inter- est and may include the history archives (digitized papers and photos), sustain- able living practices, conservation proj- ects, native plants and wildlife. Partici- pants can enjoy a walking tour of the farm, cemetery and off-grid cabin sites. Each student will be encouraged to cre- ate a personal goal to make ripples to help people and/or our planet, and pro- vided one-on-one support as needed. INSTRUCTOR: Amanda and Ryan Bancroft DAY/DATE: Saturday, 4/17/21 - 4/24/21 (2) TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FORMAT: Virtual and In-person LOCATION: via Zoom (1st session) FORMAT KEY | = In-Person Only | = Virtual Only | = Choice of In-Person or Virtual