Green Courses at Western
If you're ready to dig deeper into the green movement, Western's Lifelong Learning area offers several courses related to the environment.
Maintain/Build Your Home Value
Discover the secrets of building, remodeling or maintaining your home. Learn inexpensive ways to reduce utility costs, keep the basement dry, and increase its value. This class will help you make proactive long term decisions that affect future marketability.
Prerequisites: None
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Bike Maintenance Repair
Would you like to maintain and repair your own bike? Take advantage of this opportunity to keep your bike in great shape. Tools provided.
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Nature Photography
Learn the "how to" of nature photography! Utilize wide angle, telephoto, and more in photographing landscapes and close-up work. Master light exposure, using incident light meters and digital histograms. Discover why contrast, color, and direction of light are more important than the quantity of light.
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Photography Adventure
Looking for a FUN time with photography? Find fresh air, terrific scenery, and other camera clickers that love photography as much as you do! Work on composition, photography techniques, and learn a new trick or two while enjoying vista views and unique settings. Camera required.
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Clutter, Chaos and Control
Is Clutter, Chaos and Confusion Running Your Life? Do you have stacks of paperwork on your desk, waste time looking for information, have 100s of emails in your inbox, forget appointments or important dates? In this seminar, learn to take control of your workspace, increase productivity, and maximize electronic storage while minimizing paper piles.
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Small Engine Repair 1
An introduction to small engine maintenance and tune ups to include: push and riding lawnmowers, tillers, snow-blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, ATV's and other small engines. Work on your own equipment! Ear protection, safety glasses and hand tools required.
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Whimsy In The Garden
Explore the basics of perennial and annual gardening. See the native and wildflower prairie species on this acreage north of Holmen. Listen to the trickle of water from the fountains. Enjoy the unique lawn architecture, primitives, and container gardens. Learn the tips and tricks on how to make YOUR yard a garden retreat!
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