SCOUT PROGRAMS WITH
NATURE’S CRITTERS

Julie has worked with scouts of ALL ages. Her love of nature has influenced many boys and girls to value and treasure our wildlife friends. She has worked with leaders to design programs to satisfy badge requirements; entertained at Blue and Gold banquets, pack meetings and den meetings; and has performed at national conferences. Her own personal experiences in the Girl Scouts of America and as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America have enabled her to appreciate the importance of youth involvement in making our planet a healthy home for all life. She can work with small or large audiences. Programs last between 45 to 60 minutes. Programs are age appropriate and can be designed to suit individual needs.

"Let the Animals Touch You!"

"Animals From Around The World"

A geographical journey from California to Europe, Africa, Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, South America and Central America. Kids will meet live animals representing different parts of the world, learn what special contributions these animals make, and how we can all make a difference in maintaining a healthy planet.

"Going, Going ... Gone!"

Why are some animals disappearing? How many species are we losing each year? This program uses live animals to illustrate how factors such as population growth, habitat destruction and lifestyle choices impact wildlife. Scouts come away with five things they can do to help protect plant and animal species.

"Radical Reptiles"

Are reptiles really all that different from us? The similarities and differences between us and these scaly relatives of the dinosaurs will be explored. Scouts will learn about their habits, habitats and what they can do to help them. Live reptiles will dispel the myths and misconceptions we are taught about these gentle animals.

"One World-One Family"

The most important jobs on our planet are performed by some of the most unusual animals. The soil makers (cockroaches and millipedes), seed planters (parrots and iguanas), bug eaters (frogs and hedgehogs) and rodent eaters (snakes) will teach families how balance in nature is essential. Diversity and respect are emphasized in this engaging program featuring animals from around the world.

WHAT SCOUT LEADERS SAY
ABOUT NATURE’S CRITTERS ...

Once again you completely outdid yourself with another fabulous show featuring your wonderful animal friends. I cannot tell you how much the kids were awed by every creature you brought and how well you taught all of us the “good things” we don’t always hear about certain animals. You do an unbelievable job juggling between presenting each animal, being so patient in allowing each child to get a turn to touch or hold it and in then also teaching us all about each particular animal in such a wonderfully fun yet highly educational way. You truly have a wonderful way of relating to kids (of all ages) and you must amaze and mesmerize each audience you cater to.

Again, a hundred thousand thank-yous!!! Den 14 will always remember you and your animal friends and will hopefully teach their friends all the great things you taught all of us!

Bridget and Mike (Cub Scout leaders)

We are writing to thank you for bringing you animal exhibit to the Pack 52 Blue and Gold Banquet. I personally didn’t get to see the whole show, but I did see enough to notice that the boys were acquiring a different outlook on some animals that they don’t get to see all of the time. (I even touched my first snake!)

I’m sure it’s safe to speak for all of us at Pack 52, by saying that we all really enjoyed your animals and the information you provided. Thank you so much for exposing us to some of the animals that some of us thought were disgusting and useless and giving us a chance to find out the value and beauty of these animals.

Barbara, Gwen, Jerome (Cub Scout Pack Leaders)

We’d like to thank you again for the great animal presentation you made at our April Pack Meeting. The boys and their parents really enjoyed it. Thanks for making our Pack Meeting a great success!

Pack 265 (Cub Scout Pack)