Blair County Conservation District Shares “Creepy Critters” Program

Written by Shannon Wehinger on October 27, 2022. Posted in Conservation District Project Spotlight, Education

Blair County Conservation District Educator, J.T. Bandzuh, at Tyrone-Snyder Public Library. Photo provided by Blair County Conservation District.

Submitted by J.T. Bandzuh, Blair County Conservation District

Blair County Conservation District Educator, J.T. Bandzuh, has been visiting several county schools and public libraries, hosting a “Creepy Critters” show and tell presentation. The program has welcomed children of all ages to join Bandzuh to listen to The Leaf Thief story about the changing seasons.

After storytime, Bandzuh introduced students to bats, owls, and several nocturnal mammals, explaining their roles in their local environments. The lessons were taught through pelts, skeletons, mounts, and the inspection of owl pellets.