GPS Workshop
There will be a basic introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) instructional workshop on Tuesday, March 18, in Room 32 at the Houlton High School from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop is part of the Southern Aroostook SWCD’s Agricultural School. There is no fee for the workshop and pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Previous GPS experience is not necessary. Each participant will be provided a Garmin model 72 for the workshop. The workshop will be limited to 25 participants to ensure proper instruction.
The first half of the workshop will cover how global positioning systems work, how GPS satellites work,and how the handheld Garmin model 72 GPS unit works. After a break, participants will be provided hands-on instruction, including outdoor demonstrations, field work and data collection (weather permitting). Instruction will be provided by staff from the Maine Forest Service, the Central Aroostook SWCD and Woodlot Management Services.
Participants will be eligible for one CLP recertification credit; 50 percent of the QLP continuing education credit requirement and, tentatively, licensed foresters (LPF) may receive recertification credit hours.
For further information or to pre-register please contact Angie Wotton at the Southern Aroostook SWCD office in Houlton by calling 532-9407 ext. 3 or by e-mailing Angie at: angela.wotton@me.nacdnet.net
Meditation sessions
PRESQUE ISLE – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will be hosting free, ongoing meditation sessions for members of the campus and community. The informal workshops, facilitated by Dr. Lynn Eldershaw, assistant professor of sociology, will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings beginning Jan. 17 through May 1 in South Hall, room 311. According to Eldershaw, meditation is especially helpful in improving focus and concentration.
“It is ideally suited to help manage our busy lives and help clear the clutter of our frantic days,” Eldershaw said.
Each meeting will consist of two brief meditation sessions interspersed with a reading and discussion.
All are welcome and meditation instruction is available on request.
For information, call 768-9749 or e-mail lynn.eldershaw@umpi.edu.
