Hancock County Naturalists Holding Presentation

(From the Hancock County Naturalists)

The Hancock County Naturalists will hold their next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwood Ave., Findlay. The featured presentation, “Beavers, Squirrels & Mice, Oh My!” will be led by Michelle Rumschlag, naturalist with the Hancock Park District.

The program will explore rodents, the largest group within the mammal order. While many people think first of mice and rats, the presentation will highlight a broader range of species, including beavers and squirrels. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on learning with mounts, furs and skulls.

Rumschlag has been with the Hancock Park District since December 2000. Prior to that, she worked as a naturalist at the Rye Nature Center in Rye, New York. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Central Michigan University. She lives in rural Hancock County with her husband, Steve, and their family and is currently the vice president of the Hancock County Naturalists’ board.

The meeting is free and open to the public, including youth ages 15 and older.

Hancock County Naturalists membership and events are open to those aged 15 and older. Annual membership fees are $15 per adult, $20 per couple and $10 for youth. For more information, contact Jane Riker at 419-306-3697 or [email protected], or visit hancockcountynaturalists.org.