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SUMMARY:Public Conservation Talk: Michigan Birds & Bees
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday March 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Safari Room at Potter Park Zoo for an engaging discussion about “Birds and Bees”. Birds and bees are essential pollinators in our environment and they need our help! Come learn how you can help these amazing creatures! We will have two guest speakers\, Cathie Wood will be speaking about honey bees and a staff member from Burke Lake Banding Station will be speaking about their migratory bird research.\nOur “Bee” Speaker\nCathie Wood is a retired teacher turned beekeeper. She started beekeeping in April 2017 and retired from teaching in July 2017! Cathie started with two colonies of beehives and currently has nine hives with plans to expand the apiary to 12 hives for 2019. She has colonies in two locations; at her home in Bath Township near Rose Lake Wildlife State Game Area and on Britton Road in Shiawassee County. Her small business is called Vermillion Creek Honey Company and she sells raw honey as well as natural skin care products. The skin care products use honey and/or beeswax from the hives. She sells her products at the Bath Township Farmers Market\, Eastern Ingham Farmers Market and from her home. You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook!\n \nBird speaker TBD\n \nPublic is welcome! Admission is free\, donations will go towards Potter Park Zoo’s Conservation Fund. Keep an eye out for more Guest Speakers!
URL:https://potterparkzoo.org/event/public-conservation-talk-michigan-birds-bees/
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SUMMARY:March FALCONERS: Saving Animals from Extinction
DESCRIPTION:FALCONERS is designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe and welcoming environment. There will be one sensory friendly event in Lansing\, Michigan per month throughout 2019. \nApril FALCONERS “Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE)”\nMarch 23: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nMarch’s FALCONERS theme is AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction! SAFE is an effort among accredited zoos\, aquariums\, researchers and conservationists to save endangered species all over the world! Our black rhinoceros\, African lions\, and many other zoo residents are part of the program! Discover how Potter Park Zoo participates in this important work\, learn how the zoo staff takes care of our animals\, and have fun with hands on activities throughout the zoo. Light snacks (and coffee for parents!) will be served. \nActivities will be mainly inside buildings\, but be sure to dress for the weather for travel between buildings. Please pre-register to get free admission to the zoo and access to the activities. The concession stands will be closed during this event. \nTo register for the Saturday March 23\, 2019 event\, please click here:http://potterparkzoo.doubleknot.com/event/falconers-march-2019/2468913
URL:https://potterparkzoo.org/event/march-falconers-saving-animals-from-extinction/
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SUMMARY:Session 1: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist! \n \nPotter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to become volunteer citizen scientists and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls and help to gather data that supports a national network. This is a great program for adults and children alike and a great spring time activity for families\, friends\, individuals and groups to get outdoors. \nYou do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a FrogWatch USA volunteer! All you need is: \n\nAn interest in frogs and toads;\nAttend one training session and join the local FrogWatch USA chapter\nA commitment to follow the standardized protocol to monitor a wetland site over multiple evenings throughout the breeding season (February – August)\n\n  \nFrogWatch training classes for 2019 will be offered in the Safari Room at Potter Park Zoo on the following dates:\n  \nSession 1: March 31 at 10:00 a.m. – Register Here \n  \nAdditional dates and times for the same training: \n\nMarch 31 – 4 p.m.\nApril 7 – 1 p.m.​\n\n  \nPlease don’t hesitate to reach out to ppzfrogwatch@ingham.org  with questions or for more information on the program. ​ \n 
URL:https://potterparkzoo.org/event/session-1-frogwatch-usa-training-at-potter-park-zoo-2/
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SUMMARY:Session 2: FrogWatch USA Training at Potter Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist! \n \nPotter Park Zoo is inviting Michigan residents to become volunteer citizen scientists and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls and help to gather data that supports a national network. This is a great program for adults and children alike and a great spring time activity for families\, friends\, individuals and groups to get outdoors. \nYou do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a FrogWatch USA volunteer! All you need is: \n\nAn interest in frogs and toads;\nAttend one training session and join the local FrogWatch USA chapter\nA commitment to follow the standardized protocol to monitor a wetland site over multiple evenings throughout the breeding season (February – August)\n\n  \nFrogWatch training classes for 2019 will be offered in the Safari Room at Potter Park Zoo on the following dates:\n  \nSession 2: March 31 – 4 p.m. – Register Here \n  \nAdditional dates and times for the same training: \n\nMarch 31 at 10:00 a.m. \nApril 7 at 1 p.m.​\n\n  \nPlease don’t hesitate to reach out to ppzfrogwatch@ingham.org  with questions or for more information on the program. ​ \n 
URL:https://potterparkzoo.org/event/session-2-frogwatch-usa-training-at-potter-park-zoo-2/
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