Kid’s Corner: Critters in the Creek, Highlands

When: July 16, 2026 @ 3:30 pm

Meet the secretive creatures that live in our creeks!

Stop by the Hudson Library at 3:30pm on Thursday, July 16th to check out the critters! Outreach Director Skye will introduce budding entomologists (insect scientists) to a collection of live aquatic insects as we explore what kinds of creatures they are, how they spend their days, and why they are important to both humans and nature. As part of this program, attendees will be invited to get hands-on and sort the insects as we learn to identify them.

This program will run from 3:30pm-5:00pm, and is free and open to the public with no registration required. It’s geared towards children ages 7-13, but bug lovers of all ages are invited to attend.

MEET YOUR GUIDE

As Mainspring’s Conservation Outreach Director, Skye Cahoon inspires people to connect with their local landscape and value the conservation efforts that protect it. As a kid, she could often be found climbing trees, hunting for salamanders, or chasing fish at her local swimming hole. Her passion for nature grew with her, and in 2020 she earned her Zoology B.S. from the University of Maine. Integrating her experience in wildlife research with her excitement about the natural world, Skye now strives to make science fun and accessible. She leads a variety of educational programs here at Mainspring, and enjoys continuing to learn about the diverse and fascinating creatures that call the Southern Appalachians home.

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