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Presentations:
"Michigan Butterflies
and Moths"
&
"Michigan Snakes"
Presentation:
"Michigan
Butterflies and Moths" -
Did you know there are 10 times more moth
species than butterflies? Can you tell the difference between a
moth and a butterfly?
Attend “Michigan Butterflies and Moths” and you'll be able to
tell at a glance. And you'll learn about the more common
butterflies and moths – where they live, how to find them, what
host plants their caterpillars eat, how they spend the winter,
as well as lots of other fun and interesting bio-facts.
Presentation:
"Michigan Snakes" -
Seeing live native Michigan snakes up close
and personal, festival-goers will have the chance to learn many
interesting facts about the snakes’ biology and ecology, and
individual species' habits and traits, and hopefully dispel many
of the fears and misconceptions of this fascinating group of
animals.
At the end of the presentation, eager participants will have the
opportunity to see up close, maybe even handle, some of the
snakes.
Program Presented by: Jim and
Carol McGrath
Jim McGrath, the founder of Nature Discovery,
has a degree in Wildlife Biology from Michigan State University
and has over 16 years experience as an interpretive naturalist.
He is employed by the Michigan DNR, Lansing Community College,
as well as both public and private schools. He is also a regular
natural-science teacher at area Montessori schools. Jim runs a
very popular summer day camp program and conducts numerous
interpretive walks, field trips and eco-tours throughout the
year. A strong lifelong interest in the natural world, coupled
with an enthusiasm to share knowledge with others, is key to
Jim’s popularity with students of all ages.
Carol McGrath has a degree in Biology from the University of
Illinois. After working several years as a chemist in the
private sector, she has turned teacher and assists her husband
Jim with wildlife education in addition to other aspects of
science education. Carol is currently contracted by Fairfield
Elementary School in Lansing as their specialist science teacher
as well as teaching chemistry and physical science at the
Montessori Center. Her detailed knowledge and hand-on approach
are consistent with the Michigan Essential Goals and Objectives
for Science Education. Carol’s love of science is infectious to
students at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
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