Hemmer-Callahan--Ovilla A. [Billie] [Botanical Center Staff]

Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 3rd Annual 'Run for the Preserves' 5K to be held at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2012:80, p.1
UNI Botanical Center and Student Nature Society team host 5K run to promote awareness of natural preserves.
2 Botanical Center plant sale geared at students on a budget
Northern Iowan 108:49, p.6
Botanical Center and the Student Nature Society are sponsoring a plant sale. Cuttings from tropical plants, four different types of basil, herbs and other unusual things not normally found in garden centers will be available; photo.
3 Chats composting excess coffee grounds
Public Relations News Release 108:48, p.1
Increasing interest in sustainability across campus spurred Lisa Kremer to investigate the possibility of composting. She learned there is a composting area on campus that accepts donations; photo.
4 Botanical Center is the 'secret garden' of UNI
Northern Iowan 108:45, p.8
Faculty, staff, and students walk past the Center, but do not take the time to stop for a visit. Six main houses make up the Center. Each has its own environment. A parrot, Gold Cap Conure, and an iguana make their homes in the Center; photo.
5 Explore the microscopic world of plants at the University Museum
Public Relations News Release 2010:201, p.1

The exhibit explores how plants have evolved with special adaptations that allow them to thrive under hostile conditions.

6 A day in the life of a UNI Panther
Northern Iowan 106:54, p.
Campus scenes; photo.
7 UNI Lifelong University announces spring 2009 courses
Public Relations News Release 2008:309, p.1
Five non-credit courses will be offered this spring: "Three Cups of Tea;" "Preserving Family Treasures;" "Energy Matters! Making the World a Better Place for Our Grandchildren;" "Religious Literacy;" and "Container Gardening."
8 UNI trail system offers escape to natural areas
Public Relations News Release 2008:251, p.1
Hikers can escape from an urban or campus setting into woods that are full of deer and some 60 native species of birds on the South Campus Trail. The nearly four-mile trail system runs around the middle branch of Dry Run Creek watershed.
9 Biological Preserves Committee invites UNI and community to 'Take a Hike'
Public Relations News Release 2008:118, p.1
The Committee has created a new system of hiking trails on the southern edge of campus. The trails pass throuth the Preserves and Tall Grass Prairie, and portions of the trails run alongside Dry Run Creek.
10 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.
11 Wednesday, April 19
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Student Nature Society Spring Plant Sale will take place; Lecture will be given on the "Major Steps of Historic Globalization into the Global Age" by Paul Kellermann.
12 Sunday, April 2
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3

Biology Botanical Center Open House will take place at the greenhouse; Locks of Love event will be sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota.

13 UNI Biology Botanical Center to host open house, April 2
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI Botanical Center will host open house showcasing changes in the greenhouse over the last three years.
14 UNI names Student Employees of the Year
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1

Billie Hemer-Callahan was chosen as Student Employer of the Year; list of student employees chosen.

15 UNI to present hands-on biology workshop for children
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1

"From the Garden to the Kitchen" is a workshop for third through fifth graders and will be held Saturday, February 28.

16 UNI Biology Botanical Center offers watercolor prairie print
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1

Prints of the "Prairie Celebration" watercolor created to mark the 30th anniversary of the UNI Botanical Preserves Founders ceremony are available for purchase.

17 Get your garden ready
Public Relations News Release 2002:409, p.1

Advice will be offered on how to start your own garden.

18 Getting ready for winter
Public Relations News Release 2002:76, p.1

Tips for preparing your garden for the winter season.

19 Planting strategy
Public Relations News Release 2001:529, p.1

Tips for your summer garden are given by Billie Hemmer-Callahan.

20 "The Practical World of Herbs," next offering for UNI Biology Seminar Series
Public Relations News Release 2000:221, p.1

Participants will learn how to grow, make crafts, and cook with herbs.

21 The University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series will offer two new workshops on May 22 and June 5
Public Relations News Release 1998:372, p.1

UNI will present biology workshops dealing with gardening June 5 and growing orchids with Frank H. Keis May 22.

22 The University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series presents "Bulbs for Spring Beauty" beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1
Public Relations News Release 1998:34, p.1

Billie Hemmer-Callahan to present seminar "Bulbs for Spring Beauty" Oct. 1.