*Children and Birding, A Natural Fit, presentation by Adele Porter* * *
The meeting is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, 5224 W. 26th St., St. Louis Park. For directions, go to the Beth El website, http://www.bethelsynagogue.org/about/directions/. * * Adele Porter is a science educator and author with a career that combines her curiosity and passion for science and dedication to children. * *In her program, natural history author she draws from the common threads and life lessons of current and past champions of conservation to form a blueprint for involving children and grandchildren in birding and natural resource stewardship. She also has a new challenge for birders - if you’re a ‘lister’, bring your list along! The Wild About series of children and young adult books, including *Wild About Minnesota Birds*, was inspired by the students of all ages that Adele has worked with during 20 years as an educator. When not presenting author programs, teaching, or working on a book, Adele writes educational materials for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, and various publications. Adele’s latest book, *Birds is Our Backyard*, a Minnesota Book Award 2012 Nominee, is published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. Adele’s books will be on hand for purchase following the program. For more information about Adele, her books, and author programs visit www.*adeleporter.com<adelepor...@gmail.com> *and www.birdsforkids.com. The program is free and everyone is welcome. Susan Tertell ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
