When: June 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Learn about the 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! What kinds of fish, salamanders, bugs, and other critters live in there? Attend this one hour talk at the Macon County Public Library to learn all about the mysterious and beautiful animals that live in our creeks, and have a chance to view some live fish and invertebrates up close and personal!
This talk 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 in the work of Mainspring. 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.