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Prescribes methods for storing seeds to reduce gardening costs. Use of containers with tight-fitting lids; Refrigeration; Use of powdered milk for reduced humidity; Use of adhesive tape for sealing.

Announces the 1993 World Congress on Adventure Travel and Tourism on September 20-23, 1993 at the Amazon in Brazil. Featured speakers; Discussion on balancing the preservation of natural resources with the economic advantages of tourism; Contact information.

Features two Cornell University publications on septic systems. `Your Septic System' fact sheet; `Septic Systems, Soils, and Groundwater Protection' bulletin.

Announces the availability of two free brochures from Valley Hills Press about bees and bee products. Includes the `Freebies About Bees'; `Free Super Formulas'; Contact information.

Profiles the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC) organization. Goals and activities; Contact information.

Presents a list of publications aimed at bringing environmentalists and environmentally friendly businesses together. Includes `The Consumer's Guide to Planet Earth,' from Schultz Communication; `National Green Pages,' from Co-op America; `The Official Recycled Products Guide,' from The American Recycling Market; Contact information.

Announces the search by the Home Habitat Society for birdwatchers to participate in a national survey of backyard birds. Provision of the birdwatcher with a checklist of birds on which to record the species of birds that visit the watcher's yard during the year; Publication of the results in the journal `Home Ground'; Contact address.

Reports on the availability of the monthly newsletter `The Tomato Club' for people who grow tomatoes. Subjects covered by some issues of the newsletter; Regular features; Subscription cost; Contact address.

Announces the March for Parks, an annual walk to raise awareness and funds for public parks, on April 22 to 24, 1994. National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA) as sponsor; Adopt a Park as the theme for 1994; Fund raising; Examples of park projects; Contact information of the NPCA.

Presents guidelines for food safety when there are frequent power outages. Condition of the food in the refrigerator or freezer during power outages; Use of block ice and dry ice in a closed refrigerator or freezer; Discarding of food with strange color or odor; Danger of thawed food.

Features the Partners for Wildlife program, which was created by the Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies. Protection and improvement of fish and wildlife habitat that are located on private lands; Services offered by the program; Contact information of the program.

Presents three All-America Selections (AAS) winners for 1994 that were judged as worthy of growing by professional growers and home gardeners. Goals of the AAS; Lavender Lady which is suited to the garden; Big Beef tomato; Fanfare cucumber; Availability of the winners from seed companies and garden centers for the 1994 growing season.

Reports on an effort by Allied Whale, a marine mammal research group, in putting up finback whales for adoption. Goal of Allied Whale to increase public awareness and fund research for conservation of the endangered marine mammal; Finbacks as among the largest animals to live on earth; Length of more than 80 feet for the largest whales; Amount of donation; Photograph of the whale.

Reports on the monthly newsletter `Backyard Wildlife,' published by Marcus Schneck. Articles; Contact information.

Discusses how travelers to national parks can save money on entrance fees through the federal recreation passport program. Details on the Golden Eagle passport; Cost; Eligibility; Address for further information.

Offers tips on becoming a volunteer in a national park, forest, or other public land. Various assignments that are available; Benefits of the job; Where to obtain `Helping Out in the Outdoors' from the American Hiking Society.

Gives details on Lehman Hardware and Appliances of Kidron, Ohio, which carries unique items the Amish need to maintain their lifestyle. Where to obtain mail-order catalog.

Offers a listing of workshops and seminars for those interested in building their own house. Bear Mountain Outdoor School; Heartwood Owner-Builder School; Kuhns Brothers Log Homes.