Camarata--Ronald D. [Greenhouse Manager]

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1 UNI Botanical Center featured in national botanical journal
Public Relations News Release 2007:188, p.1
Jean Gerrath wrote the featured article in a journal published by the Botanical Society of America.
2 UNI Prairie Preserve celebrates 30 years
Northern Iowa Today 88:1, p.17
Founders of Preserves honored.
3 UNI Prairie Preserve to celebrate 30th anniversary Sept. 27
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Celebration to mark the occasion and honor those involved with the founding to be held in the CEEE rotunda.
4 UNI Children's Biology Seminar Series to feature "It's A Tree's Life" Nov. 16
Public Relations News Release 2002:187, p.1
"It's A Tree Life" is designed for second through fifth graders.
5 Spring gardening starts now
Public Relations News Release 2002:587, p.1
Tips will be offered on planting a spring garden and winter-proofing a garden.
6 Plant a tree, save some cash
Public Relations News Release 2001:501, p.1
Tips for planting and caring for trees are provided.
7 Will winter showers bring early spring flowers?
Public Relations News Release 2001:370, p.1
Ron Camarata will talk about the uncommonly mild winter and how it will affect plant life.
8 Christmas plant legends
Public Relations News Release 2001:239, p.1
Ron Camarata will tell why certain plants, like the poinsettia, have become associated with the Christmas season.
9 Making the most of your Christmas poinsettia
Public Relations News Release 2001:239, p.1
Ron Camarata will discuss caring for your poinsettia and how to make it last until after Christmas.
10 Saying farewell to flowers
Public Relations News Release 2001:136, p.1
Ron Camarata will give tips on how to keep your garden safe from the tough Iowa winters.
11 Allergy-free garden
Public Relations News Release 2001:486, p.1
Tips on growing an allergy-free garden are given by Ron Camarata.
12 National Rose Month
Public Relations News Release 2000:0, p.1
Growing perfect roses is the subject that Ron Camarata will be discussing.
13 Celebrating Arbor Day
Public Relations News Release 2000:371, p.1
Ron Camarata will explain how to plant and care for your own tree.
14 University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series reaches out to children through "Garden Wizardry"
Public Relations News Release 1999:390, p.1
A gardening workshop will be held for children ages seven to nine.
15 Taking the flora for a swim
Campus News Network 10:1, p.1
Persons interested in ponds are being recruited for new "pond club"; photo.
16 Water + plants + fish = UNI's Aquatic Learning Center
Public Relations News Release 1998:295, p.1
Ron Camarata talks about UNI's Aquatic Learning Center.
17 New aquatic learning center opens in biology greenhouse
Northern Iowa Today 83:1, p.22
New water features add new dimension to Greenhouse; photo.
18 New Aquatic Learning Center at the University of Northern Iowa Biology Greenhouse
Public Relations News Release 1998:80, p.1
Ron Camarata describes benefits of learning about aquatic biosystems at the Biology Greenhouse.
19 Area florist's donation beautifies UNI campus
Northern Iowan 95:10, p.4
Sue Kramer of Kramer's Flower Farm in Cedar Rapids donated over $1000 in lilies and $300 in hostas to UNI; photo.
20 Will preserve fall to golf course?
Northern Iowan 94:7, p.1
Reactions to possible use of portion of preserves land for golf course.
21 Garden bus trip planned For August through UNI biology seminar series
Public Relations News Release 1996:455, p.1
The Biology Seminar Series will host a trip to take patrons on some of northeast Iowa's most beautiful gardens.
22 University of Northern Iowa biology seminar presents "Gone Fishing" for beginning and intermediate fisherman
Public Relations News Release 1996:336, p.1
Classes on how to lure a fish to a hook will be held for beginning and intermediate fisherman.
23 University of Northern Iowa professional staff members to be honored as 1996 Regents Staff Excellence Award recipients
Public Relations News Release 1996:166, p.1
Biographical profiles of Ronald Camarata, Elizabeth Conrad LaVelle, and Jack Wielanga.
24 1996 Regents Staff Excellence Awards
Campus News Network 7:7, p.1
Short biographical sketches of winners; photo.
25 Employees receive Regents awards
Northern Iowan 93:4, p.1
Ron Camarata, Beth La Velle, and Jack Wielenga received the Regents Staff Excellence Award this year; photo.
26 Biology Seminar Series continues with "Winter Shadows & Summer Shade, beginning April 11
Public Relations News Release 1995:274, p.1
Gene Nelson will present during the Biology Seminar Series.
27 "Grape News" is being offered at the University of Northern Iowa as part of the Biology Seminar Series, Beginning February 22
Public Relations News Release 1995:214, p.1
Biology Seminar Series will include a session on planting and care of grapes.
28 University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series continues with children's nature workshop Saturday, February 17
Public Relations News Release 1995:213, p.1
Kelly Conrad will present during the Biology Seminar Series at UNI.
29 Openings remain for University of Northern Iowa Children's Jungle Safari workshop February 10
Public Relations News Release 1995:192, p.1
Kindergarten and first grade students are invited to a biology workshop entitled "Safari" workshop.
30 Openings remain for "House Plant Basics", first of six seminars in University of Northern Iowa biology seminar series
Public Relations News Release 1995:177, p.1
Biology seminar series has openings.
31 Early spring fever
Public Relations News Release 1995:166, p.1
Biology workshops announced at UNI.
32 University of Northern Iowa presents six biology seminars; public invited to attend
Public Relations News Release 1995:160, p.1
The schedule for biology seminars is announced.
33 Greenhouse gives students first-hand feel for biology; you walk past it every day, but probably never knew what it was
Northern Iowan 91:54, p.1
Description of displays and uses of facility.
34 University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series offers children's workshop in nature on March 25
Public Relations News Release 1994:318, p.1
Children's workshop in nature to be held later in March.
35 University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series offers 'lazy gardening' March 1 & 8
Public Relations News Release 1994:288, p.1
Biology Seminar Series theme is announced.
36 University of Northern Iowa offers children's biology seminar series in nature and gardening
Public Relations News Release 1994:279, p.1
Children ages 6-9 may attend workshops in biology at UNI.
37 Sources
Public Relations News Release 0:453, p.1
The topics for this week's discussion are North Korea and don't be too quick to get rid of brown plants.
38 Groovy! Disco, polyester live again: 'Flashback' to the 60s and 70s with the CANO-P fundraising dance
Northern Iowan 90:46, p.6
Flashback dance scheduled.
39 Sources for Discussion Topics
Public Relations News Release 1993:40, p.1
Preparing yards for winter and the PLO-Israeli recognition are topics of this week's discussion.
40 The unceasing saturated soil saga
Public Relations News Release 1992:733, p.1
Flower blooms may be affected by this year's wet soil conditions, according to Ron Camarata.
41 Sources
Public Relations News Release 1992:724, p.1
Topics for discussion this week include; rain and yard plants and rain and insects. Ron Camarata and James Dunn are the sources to contact for further information.
42 Sources
Public Relations News Release 1992:492, p.1
Topics for discussion this week at UNI include; don't rush yard work, spring cleaning, and cults & popular religious movements.
43 Profile: Ron Camarata
Campus News Network 3:13, p.3
Profile of greenhouse manager Ron Camarata; photo.
44 Crim/Soc students speak out
Northern Iowan 89:38, p.2
Protests denial of tenure to Professor Stephen Richards.
45 Caring for holiday plants can keep them blooming for another year, says University of Northern Iowa greenhouse manager
Public Relations News Release 1992:258, p.1
Tips on the care of the poinsettia are given by Ron Camarata.
46 University of Northern Iowa greenhouse manage gives tips on caring for holiday cacti
Public Relations News Release 1992:257, p.1
Ron Camarata shares ideas on the care of Christmas cactus.
47 Making the transition to a new home with as little stress as possible.
Public Relations News Release 1992:198, p.1
Ron Camarata gives tips on moving house plants.
48 Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news
Public Relations News Release 1992:135, p.1
Topics for debate this week at UNI include: debate impact, can special plants rebloom, and earthquakes.
49 The consequences of contrasting treatment.
Public Relations News Release 1991:724, p.1
Ron Camarata states that the strange weather pattern this summer can take its toll on outdoor vegetables.
50 A time for Mary and millions of others to get out the hoes and shovels
Public Relations News Release 1991:556, p.1
Ron Camarata reveals some tricks of the trade for successfully growing flowers, vegetables, and other garden goodies.
51 A time for Mary and millions of others to get out the hoes and shovels.
Public Relations News Release 1991:529, p.1
Ron Camarata reveals some tricks of the trade for successfully growing flowers, vegetables, and other garden goodies.
52 "Open the bay window and dump that load of topsoil in the living room."
Public Relations News Release 1991:294, p.1
Ron Camarata states that the latest Yuletide trend is live evergreens in the home. He cautions that they must be potted and are difficult to keep alive.
53 Caring for holiday plants can keep them blooming for another year, says University of Northern Iowa greenhouse manager
Public Relations News Release 1992:258, p.1
Ron Camarata advises people who receive poinsettias for Christmas to enjoy them, give them as much light as possible, warm water when they are dry, and out of drafts.
54 There's still hope for brown thumbs this holiday season.
Public Relations News Release 1991:274, p.1
Ron Camarata states that a few simple tips can keep domestic horticulture alive and kicking during the holiday season.
55 The Greenhouse provides warm tropical escape at UNI
Northern Iowan 88:24, p.12
Staff talk about care and maintenance of UNI Greenhouse.
56 A wet spring followed by drought conditions cause tree & shrub wilt.
Public Relations News Release 1990:684, p.1
A wet spring followed by a dry spell can cause wilting and make trees and other plants more prone to disease and insect damage.
57 Tour of Maquoketa caves and Dubuque Arboretum offered August 12 as part of University of Northern Iowa biology seminar series
Public Relations News Release 1990:682, p.1
Field trip to Dubuque and Maquoketa offered as part of UNI biology seminar series.
58 Nature-ally stimulating
Campus News Network 1:20, p.1
Schedule of summer biology seminar series.
59 University of Northern Iowa biology seminar series to offer five courses in August
Public Relations News Release 1990:652, p.1
Arnold Webster, Leila George, and Craig Gibleon will present courses in the Biology Seminar Series.
60 Growing great tasting tomatoes--tips from an expert.
Public Relations News Release 1990:577, p.1
Water and fertilization at the proper time are important factors in determining size and quality of tomatoes.
61 Prairie landscaping seminar to be offered through University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series, beginning Jan. 23
Public Relations News Release 1989:336, p.1
Pauline Drobney and Scott Bryant instruct a course on landscape design using flora native to the prairie. Sessions are held in McCollum Science Hall through the Biology Seminar Series.
62 University of Northern Iowa continuing education biology seminar series to offer workshops on 'herbs' and 'lawn care.'
Public Relations News Release 1988:370, p.1
Seminar titled "Let Herbs Do It," will discuss cooking and gardening with herbs. "Lawn Care For the Home" will deal with lawn establishment, cultural practices and lawn care.
63 Green thumbs are itching! The gardening season is almost here!
Public Relations News Release 1988:294, p.1
Ron Camarata says it's not too early to start to plan a spring garden. Buying seed and supply now, you can get a jump start on those juciy home grown tomatoes.
64 The flower of the season- it's pretty to look at but is it poisonous?
Public Relations News Release 1988:201, p.1
Ron Camarata says to preserve your poinsettia don't let it get chilled and the plant is not poisonous but the berries are.
65 Autumn leaves are now burning leaves--pollution problems.
Public Relations News Release 1988:186, p.1
Ron Camarata says leaves pose a real problem for landfills and garbage handlers in that bags of leaves are taking up a lot of space. The answer may be composting.
66 As the lawn burns...now showing your own backyard.
Public Relations News Release 1988:63, p.1
Ron Camarata says water can work a lot like fertilizer during this time of year. There are a number of things that can be done on improve lawns and get a jump start on spring.
67 As the lawn burns...now showing in your own backyard.
Public Relations News Release 1988:46, p.1
Ron Camarata says, "Water can work a lot like fertilizer this year. There are a number of thing you can do to improve your lawns and get a jump start on spring."
68 As the lawn burns...now showing in your own backyard.
Public Relations News Release 1988:46, p.1
Ron Camarata says water can work a lot like fertilizer during this time of the year and there are a number of things that can be done to improve lawns and get a jump start on spring.
69 I think that I shall never see a sight as unsightly as a dead tree.
Public Relations News Release 1988:21, p.1
Dry weather left many trees and shrubs looking shaggy. Camarata says there are some things you can do this fall to make sure the green in your trees returns next spring.
70 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:392, p.1
David McCalley instructs environmental awareness. Kay Covington examines the effects of the exercise on children. Ron Camarata discusses draught precautions for gardeners. Ronald Chung discusses consumer safety. Clemens Bartollas examines the Miranda Law.
71 'Plant Care Basics' topic for UNI short course
Public Relations News Release 1987:282, p.1
Ron Camarata, manager of the Greenhouse and Preserves, instructs a course on proper plant care in the McCollum Science Hall. It was the third course in the Biology Seminar Series, offered through the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
72 'Basics of Plant Care' workshop to be held during April at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1987:251, p.1
The Department of Biology and Office of Continuing Education sponsor a series of four lectures on plant care. The program was instructed by Ron Camarata of the greenhouse staff, who discussed potting procedures, plant reproduction, and pruning.
73 Trees, orchids nurtured in Greenhouse
Northern Iowan 82:58, p.6
Ron Camarata talks about the work of the Greenhouse; photo.
74 UNI Organizing VIP Program 'Volunteers for Preserves'; New Members Sought
Public Relations News Release 1985:79, p.1
The VIP program is looking for more people who would like to volunteer and help them out. Three members: Wayne Wilson, Karen Orr, and Deb Hjelle, have helped out the most.
75 Keeping violets in bloom
Northern Iowan 81:7, p.15
Ron Camarata talks about taking care of plants; photo.
76 An afternoon in the park
Northern Iowan 81:3, p.17
The Department of Biology is sponsoring an Afternoon in the Park to support the Biological Preserves.
77 UNI biologists assisting nature
Northern Iowan 80:55, p.1
Will plant 1400 trees in Upland Preserve area; a look at the purposes of the Preserves System..
78 UNI Greenhouse--a place to "grow" for biology students
Northern Iowan 80:29, p.10
Ron Camarata talks about the functions and operations of the Greenhouse; photo.
79 Greenhouse is 'Iowan Paradise'
Northern Iowan 78:44, p.4
Ron Camarata talks about the facility; new roof tightens building.
80 Mini-courses offered at UNI Maucker Union
Public Relations News Release 1981:47, p.1
Maucker Union Program Office offering various mini-courses fall semester; descriptions of courses, times/dates, costs, registration information and contact information.
81 Also serves as a lab
Northern Iowan 77:47, p.16
Quick history and purposes of the Greenhouse; photo.
82 Maucker Union spring mini-courses announced
Public Relations News Release 1980:349, p.1
Fifteen different courses will be offered for no credit. The mini-courses will be open to the public.
83 Animal room at UNI greenhouse contains alligator, boa and others
Northern Iowan 73:55, p.4
Ron Camarata talks about the greenhouse and its flora and fauna.
84 Plant care minus a green thumb
UNI Century 3:3, p.3
Ron Camarata offers advice on house plants.
85 Where the wild things are . . .; visit the UNI greenhouse
Northern Iowan 69:52, p.6
A look at the plants and animals in the Greenhouse.
86 Non-academic employees union
Northern Iowan 68:29, p.12
Met in January to form union.
87 Cutline
Public Relations News Release 1970:258, p.1
Greenhouse director Ron Camarata shows coeds some of the "topical splendor" to be seen in a portion of the Greenhouse complex.
88 UNI Greenhouse to Hold Open House Dec. 20
Public Relations News Release 1970:259, p.1
In response to demands, Greenhouse director Ron Camarata is scheduling an open house for visitors on Dec. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m.
89 UNI Home of Exotic Plant and Animal Life
Public Relations News Release 1970:163, p.1
Tropical, orchid, cactus and animal sections can be found at the UNI Greenhouse.