Grand Rapids
Audubon Club
Membership Meeting & Program
Next Scheduled Meeting
February 2012 Meeting
Date: Monday, February 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM social; 7:30 PM program
Location: Orchard View Church
Speaker: Kristen Hintz, Ottawa Co. Parks
Topic: Woodpeckers of Michigan
What is that sound echoing in the woods? Who made a perfect circular opening in the tree? Discover the unique physical characteristics of woodpeckers and their habits. Compare the similarities and differences between commonly sighted woodpeckers in Michigan. Discover the wonder of woodpeckers.
That is just what you will experience when you come to hear Kristen Hintz speak at the February 27, 2012 Grand Rapids Audubon Club meeting. Kristen is a naturalist with the Ottawa County Parks. Some of you may have heard her speak at the first annual Woodpecker Festival last summer.
Kristen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education and Interpretation. She completed her elementary teaching credential at Grand Valley State University in 2007 and joined Ottawa County Parks in 2009.
Kristen has over ten years experience teaching and coordinating hands-on science programs for students at residential science schools. She thoroughly enjoys teaching and sharing the natural wonders of the outdoors with others.
Please join us for this evening of wonder.