The Inquisitive Naturalist

Kids as well as adults will enjoy our summer talks -- the Inquisitive Naturalist Series is GOING SCALEY this summer! Three family friendly, cold-blooded opportunities to meet some scaly neighbors are coming your way.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008
"Turtle Time"
with Julie Young of the Gulf Coast Turtle & Tortoise Society

What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Are all tortoises turtles or is it the other way around? Find out the answers to these and other turtle tongue twisters and meet some terrific turtles in person.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
"Snakes Among Us"
with Clint Pusteyevsky

Meet some live snakes that live in southeast Texas, learn about their lifestyles, how to be safe around snakes and how they impact our environment.

Clint has been a wildlife enthusiast since his toddling days. As a young boy of 11, he had the opportunity to meet Robert A. Vines, who taught him how to catch and handle snakes. He continues to study snakes and their benefits to esosystems and human beings through current reports, books and by working with other professionals. Clint has a communications degree from the University of Houston and continues to hone his public speaking skills through entertaining and educating audiences from preschoolers to retirees.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008
“Alligators!”
with Rick Dashnau

Live alligators, WOW! Come learn about these very cool local reptiles at a family friendly presentation.

Rich Dashnau has been a volunteer at Brazos Bend State Park for more than 5 years, and has given numerous alligator programs during that time. The biggest reason he volunteers at the park is to be near the alligators, and he’s been observing them every chance he gets!