Date: Thu Aug 13, 7:30 PM EST - 9:30 PM EST
Category:
- STEM,
- College Readiness,
- Outdoor
Level:
- Brownies,
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors,
- Volunteers
Are you curious about the natural world around you? Maybe exploring career pathway options? Then join your Outdoor Education Team and the Michigan Nature Association for an evening as a "lepidopterist" aka a moth scientist!
What does a career in environmental conservation look like? Join the Michigan Nature Association for our "Green Career Trek Patch Program" to explore how you can become a future conservation leader. Learn how scientists survey for different types of special and rare species, the importance of managing habitat for endangered plants and animals, and gain field skills to help you traverse Michigan's many different ecosystems!
The patch program curriculum is designed to give participants an in-depth view to several different career paths within the Environmental Conservation field - from bee scientists, to endangered orchid scientists, to rattlesnake scientists - there is bound to be a specialty that sparks individual curiosity!
Moth Blacklighting:
Black light sampling is a technique used to attract and collect nocturnal insects, particularly moths and other flying insects that are drawn to ultraviolet (UV) light. Besides being an enjoyable way to spend a summer night, black light sampling is a way to monitor insect populations and collect specimens for study and preservation. Join the Michigan Nature Association for an evening of studying these nocturnal wonders!
Included in Girl/Tagalong Registration Cost:
* 2 hours of hands-on, in-depth learning from a real-life naturalist!
* Custom Patch - "Green Career Trek Patch Program" + Luna Moth Mini Patch
Included in Adult Registration Cost:
* 2 hours of hands-on, in-depth learning from a real-life naturalist!
Costs:
$15.00 per girl
$15.00 per tagalong (Register as girl non member)
$0.00 per adult (Adults planning to be present during the program MUST register. Event space is limited.)
PLEASE note that this is NOT a drop-off event. Please keep adult numbers to the MINIMUM required by safety ratio in order to enhance the learning experience.
Registration deadline: August 10 (or sooner if event reaches capacity)
For program questions, please email Taylor Haugen at thaugen@gssem.org.
For registration questions, please email helpdesk@gssem.org.
