When: June 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Learn about the rainbow of life in our rivers!
The Little Tennessee River has a lot of really cool creatures in it, and it’s right here in our backyard! Let’s explore the beautiful colors that our fish, salamanders, bugs, and other aquatic animals display. This one-hour program at the Macon County Public Library will reveal the secrets of these mysterious yet stunning animals, including a chance to see some live animals up close and personal!
This talk will occur at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 11th and is free and open to all, and no registration is required. This program is aimed towards children ages 8-13, but anyone is welcome to attend.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
As Mainspring’s Conservation Outreach Associate, Skye (she/her) inspires communities to engage and connect with nature through programming, education, and communications. She holds a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Maine, and has worked in zoos and aquariums as well as studied wild birds.
As Aquatic Programs Manager, Jason is responsible for engaging youth and adults in the community. He also serves as the Project Coordinator for stream restoration activities and the Biomonitoring Program. Jason received his B.S. in Marine Sciences from North Carolina State University (2004). He later completed his M.S. in Forestry and Natural Resources (2008) with a concentration in fish/wildlife populations, specifically working with freshwater mussels.
