Submitted by Joanie Goforth
Don't miss these recaps from a few of the wonderful programs that took place systemwide between June 27–July 1!
Bodies in the Bog - A Bog Talk at Hampton Park Library
"Amanda from the Forsyth County Soil Conservation gave a talk about bogs, covering what a bog is, how a bog is formed, colloquial terms for bogs, what bogs get mistaken for (and what the differences are), how bogs preserve bodies, and examples of important bog bodies. We also covered plants, mushrooms, and animals found in bogs, climate change threats to bogs, and where to go to see a bog-ish place in Georgia. Amanda also grew her own bog in a terrarium (using only rainwater she collected because of mineral content) that we got to see and touch. It included Venus fly traps and pitcher plants. Patrons learned fun things like the importance of sphagnum moss in bog formation, the role of water table levels, anaerobic bogs dissolving bones, the pH of bogs, that bogs turn blond hair red due to tannins, why bogs can bounce, and much more.” –hosted by Brooke West
Habitat is Home! A Nature Program at Post Road Library
“Two naturalists (both teachers) from the Elachee Nature Center visited today with an interesting display representing the four major animal habitats of Georgia: forest, river, swamp, and coast. They brought a real corn snake named Maizy for the kids to see and touch, along with an array of specimens including several formerly living animals, in the form of taxidermy, skulls, shells, and pelts. They offered great information about each habitat and engaged the kids by asking the group questions and testing their knowledge. This program was definitely educational, almost like a classroom visit would be. The kids had fun and the adults were complimentary afterwards.” –hosted by Sara Baggett Preston
Patrons experienced live animals along with an engaging educational display
at Habitat is Home!
Birding with the Library at Chattahoochee Pointe Park (Sharon Forks staff)
"For this second session of Birding with the Library with Sheridan Alford of Birds Georgia, we gathered at Chattahoochee Pointe Park, where Sheridan passed out binoculars. As everyone introduced themselves and shared their favorite bird species, I noticed that we had a nice mix of beginners and hobby birders. During the walk, Sheridan would stop when she heard a bird call and have us listen, then explain the bird it belonged to and how to tell the differences between calls. For example, a Carolina wren call sounds like ‘cheeseburger, cheeseburger’ or ‘teakettle, teakettle’ said quickly. Sheridan also kept track of how many species we heard along our walk, which totaled to 13 species including the cardinal, blue jay, blue bird, and Carolina wren. Sheridan showed everyone how to use the Merlin Bird ID and eBird apps to identify birds and record data for scientists to use. Several asked if we would do this program again and they were very impressed with Sheridan's wealth of information.” –hosted by Jessica Dillard
Birding with the Library attracted
a variety of beginner and hobby birders
The Word Collector - Presented by Jerry G. White at Cumming Library
“Jerry G. White delighted the audience tonight with his engaging western-themed rhythm and word show. He made sure all of the children had a chance to participate, and because we had a smaller crowd Jerry included the parents too. Jerry showed off his drum skill and then gave the children a chance to try the drums out. One of our VolunTEENs even took the opportunity to try out the drum set. At the end of the program, Jerry led the entire audience in a square dance featuring dosidos, yeehaws, and a few other fun steps. Jerry also took a few moments after the program to give every child the chance to try out the drum again, pet the cows, and chat. Everyone in the audience left happy and excited about drums and rhythm.” –hosted by Julie Boyd & Signe Madson
Jerry G. White offered an exciting drumming experience for all during The Word Collector
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