Description for each station:
Curt Cearly – “Bird Show”
“More Than a Bird Show!
Rise Raptor Project, Inc is dedicated to providing more. While you will learn facts about raptors in our programs, we seek to instill not only knowledge but an understanding of the environment and the animals that live here with us. Also, how our culture, history and our scientific understanding contribute to our ability to serve as good stewards of this world we call home.”
More info: http://riseraptor.org/curt-cearley-executive-director/
Heather Montgomery, author - “Storytelling”
“Wild About Nature!
In this fast-paced program, author Heather L. Montgomery will jump start the audience's curiosity and inspire a deeper connection with nature. With their hands on bones, stones, and other natural objects, their minds will be buzzing with questions and their feet will be itching to take off on their own natural explorations.” Heather Montgomery is the author of “What's in Your Pocket, collecting nature's treasures”.
FLFR will be giving away 200 copies to families in Blount County - register for the summer programs at the Oneonta Public Library or Blountsville Public Library to receive one book per family!
More info: Heather L. Montgomery has taught for over 20 years (both inside and outside the classroom) as well as directed a school-based environmental center. She has written a curriculum; trained hundreds of teachers, naturalists, and librarians; and, helped thousands of children to make friends with the natural world. Each year, she works directly with over ten thousand children at festivals, school visits, and at environmental centers. During a typical presentation, petrified body parts and tree guts encourage scientific thinking and inspire reluctant readers. Her professional development programs for teachers have won awards and rave reviews. She lives in Ardmore, Alabama.
Jimmy Stiles, herpetologist – “Reptile Station”
“We will be examining Alabama's extraordinary diversity of reptiles and amphibians discussing how reptiles and amphibians compare to other vertebrate groups. The program will cover how our state plays an important role in the global conservation of these imperiled groups. Key concepts such as habitats and endangered species will be covered by letting the students interact with these unique animals. Jimmy will be bringing an animal ambassador from each of the following: salamander, frog, lizard, turtle, snake, and an alligator for the students to safely experience.”
Bob Shepard and other volunteers from the Birmingham Canoe Club – “Kayak Station”
“Boating along the river is a great activity for all kids! Come hop in a kayak or canoe and learn all about how to paddle, be safe, and have fun on the river all while under the close supervision of local environmental educators.”
Chris Cleveland, environmental educator – “Creepy Critters”
“What are those weird bugs in the river?! Come join local environmental educators and learn about all of the species that inhabit the Locust Fork River by splashing around and catching some bugs and learning how they help keep our river healthy!”
Jayme Oates from Legacy Partners in Environmental Education - “Non-point source pollution”
Non-point source pollution is the major source of pollutants to our surface and groundwaters. Land development and management practices have significant impacts on the quality of water that flow through those landscapes. Using an Enviroscape we will take a “deep dive” into how different practices affect our waters, our communities and our personal health and well-being.
Kason Cole, artist - “A River of Colors”
Get dirty with nature’s materials and paints to create a unique work of art!
Curt Cearly – “Bird Show”
“More Than a Bird Show!
Rise Raptor Project, Inc is dedicated to providing more. While you will learn facts about raptors in our programs, we seek to instill not only knowledge but an understanding of the environment and the animals that live here with us. Also, how our culture, history and our scientific understanding contribute to our ability to serve as good stewards of this world we call home.”
More info: http://riseraptor.org/curt-cearley-executive-director/
Heather Montgomery, author - “Storytelling”
“Wild About Nature!
In this fast-paced program, author Heather L. Montgomery will jump start the audience's curiosity and inspire a deeper connection with nature. With their hands on bones, stones, and other natural objects, their minds will be buzzing with questions and their feet will be itching to take off on their own natural explorations.” Heather Montgomery is the author of “What's in Your Pocket, collecting nature's treasures”.
FLFR will be giving away 200 copies to families in Blount County - register for the summer programs at the Oneonta Public Library or Blountsville Public Library to receive one book per family!
More info: Heather L. Montgomery has taught for over 20 years (both inside and outside the classroom) as well as directed a school-based environmental center. She has written a curriculum; trained hundreds of teachers, naturalists, and librarians; and, helped thousands of children to make friends with the natural world. Each year, she works directly with over ten thousand children at festivals, school visits, and at environmental centers. During a typical presentation, petrified body parts and tree guts encourage scientific thinking and inspire reluctant readers. Her professional development programs for teachers have won awards and rave reviews. She lives in Ardmore, Alabama.
Jimmy Stiles, herpetologist – “Reptile Station”
“We will be examining Alabama's extraordinary diversity of reptiles and amphibians discussing how reptiles and amphibians compare to other vertebrate groups. The program will cover how our state plays an important role in the global conservation of these imperiled groups. Key concepts such as habitats and endangered species will be covered by letting the students interact with these unique animals. Jimmy will be bringing an animal ambassador from each of the following: salamander, frog, lizard, turtle, snake, and an alligator for the students to safely experience.”
Bob Shepard and other volunteers from the Birmingham Canoe Club – “Kayak Station”
“Boating along the river is a great activity for all kids! Come hop in a kayak or canoe and learn all about how to paddle, be safe, and have fun on the river all while under the close supervision of local environmental educators.”
Chris Cleveland, environmental educator – “Creepy Critters”
“What are those weird bugs in the river?! Come join local environmental educators and learn about all of the species that inhabit the Locust Fork River by splashing around and catching some bugs and learning how they help keep our river healthy!”
Jayme Oates from Legacy Partners in Environmental Education - “Non-point source pollution”
Non-point source pollution is the major source of pollutants to our surface and groundwaters. Land development and management practices have significant impacts on the quality of water that flow through those landscapes. Using an Enviroscape we will take a “deep dive” into how different practices affect our waters, our communities and our personal health and well-being.
Kason Cole, artist - “A River of Colors”
Get dirty with nature’s materials and paints to create a unique work of art!
