CAFE
Champaign Area Fish Exchange

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CAFE Upcoming Events
April 1st
Speaker:John Cwaygel, the proprietor of Sailfin. John will be giving a talk about Ehiem products and discuss the pros/cons of canister filtration for aquaria. Plant Sciences Lab
May 6th
Speaker: Jim Sternburg on successfully raising Java Fern, followed by open discussion.
Also the bowl show resumes. Things that qualify for this month are "fish - plants - equipment. If you have something to show bring it to the meeting.
Plant Sciences Lab, 7 pm
June 3rd
Jim Wuersch, the Aquatics Grower at Prairie Gardens will be giving a presentation on the topic of common aquatic plants. This is going to be a general overview and will include propagation methods and proper way to divide plants as well. The presentation is going to begin at 3:30pm. You can stop at the main information desk to find out exactly where his presentation will be given. If you have an interest in Water Gardens this would be a great opportunity to see the Aquatics Greenhouse and pick up a few new plants as well. Come early to browse around and see what they have.
Prairie Gardens, 3000 W. Springfield Ave., C., at 3:30 PM
July 15th
Summer Auction
Urbana Civic Center
August 5th
No meeting, see you at the picnic on the 19th

August 19th
CAFE Picnic at the Nixon's. Plan to arrive around 4pm and to eat about 5:30pm. The club will provide drink and meat (chicken and brats) and if possible all should bring a dish to pass.
At the Nixon's, map and more info coming soon
September 9th
Speaker: Phil Nixon, and the topic of discussion is " Tips on Growing Plants"
Doors open at 6:45pm with the meeting to begin at 7pm
Plant Sciences Lab
October 7th
The speaker this month is Jim Sternberg. Jim will be giving a slide presentation on the topic of Darters. Jim has kept 12 different species and will discuss the keeping of these neat native fish in aquaria.
Plant Sciences Lab
November 5th
TBA

December 3
Annual Dinner/potluck/ Discussion session
PSL
2007 Calendar

questions, comments? send mail to cafeinfo@champaignfish.com