Expo 2011 Schedule of Activities
Saturday, April 16
12:30pm-5:30pm
All Earth Week Plus events are free and open to the public.
Session 1
1:00 - 2:00 pm
1. Basics
of Bee Behavior and Beekeeping
By Dale Giddings
2.
Introduction to Wetlands
By Dr. Rod Chimner, School of Forest Resources and Environmental
Science, Michigan Technological
University
www.mtu.edu/forest/about/faculty/chimner/
Discover the enormous value of wetlands in protecting our
shorelines. How they directly and indirectly enhance the habitat,
and provide for the production of a diverse array of fish and
wildlife.
3. Toward
Zero Energy
By Laren Corie
www.LarenCorie.com
With a smart plan, you do not need money to radically reduce your
energy bills. Learn to reduce the energy usage in your home,
starting with low and no cost strategies, so that the savings they
produce will pay for your further energy efficiency improvements.
4. Project
Learning Tree, WET (Water Education for Teachers), WILD (Wildlife in
Learning Development)
By Naturalist Maureen Stine
maureen@natureologist.com
Highlights of three award winning, national environmental education
programs designed to engage parents, teachers and students in fun
meaningful activities in nature studies and embrace the appreciation
of our natural resources.
www.natureologist.com
Youth Kindergarten and Up
 1. Timber
and Grey Wolves
By Micheal Cromley, speaker with the Timber Wolf Alliance and Little
Traverse Conservancy naturalists. History of wolves in Michigan,
impact of wolves in our environment. Compare pelts, tracks and
skulls of the wolf, coyote, fox and a deer skull.
Session 2
2:00 - 3:00 pm
 1. Timber
Wolves
By Micheal Cromley, speaker with Timber Wolf Alliance
History of wolves in Michigan, their return to lower Michigan, and
the impact of wolves in our environment.
 2.
Restoring Wetlands in Michigan
By Dr. Rod Chimner, MTU
Learn how and why destroyed wetlands are being restored. See the
restoration being done in the 2007 Sleeper Lake Fire in Luce County,
coastal wetlands in the Keweenaw Peninsula, cedar wetlands in
Northern Michigan and other examples.
 3. Energy
House Design
By Laren Corie
www.ThermalAttic.com
This will be a discussion of construct, including remodeling, and
additions, for ultra high energy efficiency, including super
insulation, and low cost, high efficiency Solar heating strategies,
for our cold cloudy climate. Bring a picture of your south wall for
evaluation.
 4.
Programs, Preserves, and Play in the Outdoors
By the Little Traverse Conservancy
www.landtrust.org
Join LTC naturalists to learn more about your local land trust ,
nearby nature trails, free programs for kids and families, and why
it’s so important to just get outside and play in today’s tech savvy
culture.
Youth Kindergarten and Up
 1. Build a
Bluebird house 8 - 12 year olds
The first eight enrollees will be able to build and take home their
own bluebird house and learn how to install and care for it.
 2.
Feathered Friends
By Little Traverse Conservancy naturalists
Spring is migration season: Read a fun story about birds, make a
craft, and get outside for a fun bird activity (hope you like
worms!).
Session 3
3:00 - 4:00 pm
 1.
Wildlife Rehabilitation, an overview
By Sue Good
The dos and don’ts of rescuing wildlife. How to become involved in
animal rescue.
 2. Growing
Healthy Food
By Lynda and Don Tracey, Tracey Farms
Learn how to grow more of your own healthier foods. Learn the basics
of organic farming, and year
round, energy efficient, greenhouse
growing, in our cold cloudy climate.
 3. Living
Solar
By Laren Corie and solar home owners
Talk with a panel of people who live in solar homes in our area.
 4. 4-H
Revolution of Responsibility
By Melanie Chiodini, MSU Extension Environmental Science Projects
National Youth Science
"4-H" What is new for 5-19 year olds and volunteer leaders the 4-H
Revolution of Responsibility (service learning) will be discussed.
Come and see the hands-on possibilities!
Special for Children
1. Raptors
of Michigan
By Sara Tisdel and Joanne Cromley, bird handlers Northwings
www.seenorth.org
Explore what differentiates a bird of prey from other bird species.
Learn about the natural history, avian biology/behavior and specific
habitats of predatory birds. Meet live birds of prey and learn
how they are cared for.
Music 4:00 pm
Moonlight
Red and Rick Meisterhelm
Eclectic acoustic music.
We continue to add events, so please check
back often.
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