Always an awesome day when you get to show kiddos what you're most passionate about. Bonus when they are interested and want to hold macros! Thanks students of the Zanesville Soil and Water Conservation District summer camp, makes it all worth it.
Special moment as an educator today. I worked with a young girl who came off the bus grouchy. Was initially getting in trouble for her attitude and failed to participate the majority of the morning. During our hike she started to perk up, gain some interest and actually do the
Up to me and said that student had recently been through a lot. Sometimes we forget these kids have tough little lives. I’m honored to have watched her perk up in nature and ultimately make her day. She needed that and I needed that little moment too. #environmentaleducation
One student at the end who was exceptional that day to release the bird. I thought long and hard but ultimately picked the girl who started out struggling. The look in her eyes when she got to release a White throated sparrow will never leave my memory. Her teacher then came
Activity. She still wasn’t nearly as into it as her peers but she was trying. Towards the end we had the opportunity to watch some researchers band birds. She asked many questions and seemed to be fascinated by these fragile little birds and the process. We were allowed to pick
I’M MOVING TO MILWAUKEE! I’ve accepted a position with @urbanecology as an Environmental Educator! I get to work with Milwaukee area schools aligning outdoor based education with school district requirements. So excited to teach kiddos forever. And for New Glarus beer 😊
Some neat things I found 1) Cherry millipede (releases hydrogen cyanide to deter predators!) 2) Black Swallowtail Caterpillar 3) Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle
Made a Carpenter Bee friend today at Naturalist training! Most people are afraid of them but in reality the males do not sting! This guy hung out on my hand for 20 minutes 🐝
Excited to announce I will be starting as a Naturalist with @CbusMetroParks! Beyond thrilled to be using my knowledge to inspire and teach children and adults about nature ❤️ Come catch me creekin and hiking at Blendon Woods!
Didn’t take any pictures but I had a blast helping 60 kids learn to fish this morning at our Passport to Fishing event with @Fish_Adventures and @chelsfishgirl! I absolutely love what I do 😊🐠🐟 @OhioDivWildlife@ohiodnr
Such a fun day showing OSU’s Fish & Wildlife Society all-things-aquatic! And a HUGE thank you to all of my amazing colleagues for their help and support! #senraquatics#senr@OSUEnvironment @chelsfishgirl @Fish_Adventures @GrayFishLab@1Braig@becca_sea