Hi everyone, Here at the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque, we are using a form of hot grass in our warthog exhibit. It works as long as water doesn't touch it. I...
As with any electric fence system any loss of power to ground will result in lack of power to the fence. Water is probably the worst offender with wet grass...
Anyone Vermicomposting? Our Education Department is wanting to try Vermicomposting food waste from overnight programs. Any info is appreciated. Danielle L....
Thanks Steve for the info on the hot grass, I will pass this along to our electrician. Carol ********************************* Carol A. McClenin Horticulturist...
I have a worm bin that I take to schools, fairs etc. It is very popular as the kids dig through it looking for worms, they mist them with water and can...
Hello, I am interested in rasing worms for use in my "zoo". What kind of bin are you using? Would a large plastic bin due? I feed the worms to my aquatic and...
Robin Hayes
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Aug 8, 2005 9:36 pm
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The Nashville Zoo's new seven acre elephant habitat opened this past April with three female African elephants. Zoo Director Rick Schwartz worked with Mark...
A quick reminder to all zoo hort folks out there that the ice breaker for the Chicago AZH conference is one month from today. There is no time to waste to get...
David Selk
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Aug 18, 2005 6:35 pm
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AZH Conference Attendees: If you are in need of an inexpensive room for the AZH Conference, check out the Chicago hostel, which is not too far from the...
Very high praise. Thank-you so much Carol, Rob Zoo Horticulture Consulting & Design 19 Meadowbrook Drive Ossining, New York 10562 914.762-6569 914. 945-8915...
Are there any men out there who are willing to share their room during the conference with one of our members? Ken Williams, from Riverside Park is looking for...
On a different subject - I emailed the hotel yesterday to extend George and my stay on the front side. I am trying to get the room for the 15th and 16th added...
David Selk
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Aug 30, 2005 2:06 pm
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I sent him email yesterday but it bounced back as "undeliverable." They may have no electricity. In years past, Tran has headed for the zoo at times like these...
Unable to reach Tran by email or phone, I finally thought to look to see if the AZA knew anything. This link gives updates on the regional zoos and their...
What I am anxious to know is if we as the AZH or we as in personally can help in any way. It might be too early to know the answer to this as more damage is...
I had tried to call, as I'm sure you did, and the "circuits are busy." I heard the LA Governor say on CNN that all cellphones, landlines and blackberries were...
I just heard from Chuck Fillah at the National Zoo that he heard from Tran late last night. Tran is fine, he is still at his house, which is also fine....
David Selk
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Sep 1, 2005 2:58 pm
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Here is a note from an Audubon Zoo staff member. This is unedited and I am just passing it along. The zoo has the hurricane team still in place, and at this...
David Selk
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Sep 1, 2005 3:16 pm
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Another update. ... From: GTT46@... [mailto:GTT46@...] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 7:42 AM To: David Selk Subject: Tran OK in New Orleans Hi...
David Selk
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Sep 2, 2005 3:23 pm
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Good news Gerry and David. Thanks for passing it on. Has any word or concerns come from other areas?? Georgia?? Mississippi ?? Florida?? Thoughts and prayers...
I just spoke with Tran and, like the messages before, I am glad to say he is fine, he seems in good spirits but they are coping. I asked him how AZH could help...
David Selk
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Sep 2, 2005 10:17 pm
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It occurs to me that since we are concerned about our friends in the Gulf area and want to help, we may not know how to proceed. AZA and many zoos are gearing...
Rob, you are absolutely right. If it came to a vote I would say the whole auction should be directed to those in need. We will be around for many more years...
Chris Gabbard
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Sep 3, 2005 3:34 pm
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Hi Chris, a fine sentiment. Thank-you. Another thought comes up: these funds may well be used to help finance sending whatever human assistance Tran, LeAnn,...
I think this would be a very good idea. The most costly element of the clean-up will be arborist work. If AZH has members who can serve in that capacity, I...
