Programs

Type: Schools | Parties | Scouts | Churches | Daycare | Special Events

Are you looking for an exciting and different educational presentation at your special event? Julie Allen and her animal friends have visited tens of thousands of people over the years. She has performed at national children's events, large company picnics, public institutions, zoos, nature centers, city festivals, church bazaars, scouting events, humane societies...anyplace where her message of stewardship and respect for our planet can be delivered.

Nature's Critters is fully insured and USDA licensed.

For informal presentations, a 'hands-on' table is recommended where a variety of different animals are put on display for people to touch. It is a one-on-one opportunity for people to talk to Julie. In setting up for 'hands-on' tables, it is vital that the animals have appropriate shelter and an environment conducive to their well-being. Shade must be provided if the event is to be held outdoors. The variety and number of animals vary with each event and the weather conditions.

For formal presentations, Julie will bring the animals out one at a time and teach the audience about them. There will be a small amount of time at the end of the presentation for questions and touching.

Julie Allen has been working with animals and people for over thirty years. As a Zoo Educator, she co-hosted an award winning show on cable television. She has also worked with educators integrating environmental education into existing school curricula.

Julie graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in multiple disciplines-Natural Resources- Environmental Studies-Education-Spanish and earned a Master's degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction. She has traveled extensively around the world and her enthusiasm and love of nature make her an appealing speaker to all audiences.

"No kind act, however small, is ever wasted." -Aesop