IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom, 2275 Platt Road
Blandings and painteds and snappers, oh my! Michigan is home to 10 different turtle species, several of which live here in Washtenaw County. Join naturalist Elle Bogle to learn all about these ancient, fascinating reptiles, including their unique adaptations, habitats, diet, and how they have managed to survive for over 250 million years. Shell specimens will be available for examination as well. Elle Bogle is a passionate outdoor educator and adventurer who takes pride in connecting people with the beauty of nature. She worked as a naturalist with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission for seven years, and as an environmental specialist with the Ann Arbor Public Schools for almost eight years, where she continues this work to the present day. Her specialties are amphibians and reptiles, dragonflies, and mindfulness in nature. Elle is also the founder of Wild Wander, www.wildwander.org, a freelance naturalist service providing both free community nature hikes and paid educational programs. She is an avid reader and book lover who also enjoys traveling, kayaking, hiking, and spending time with her family.
