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Alpena NFWCO Visits Bingham Arts Academy
Midwest Region, June 9, 2008
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Fishery Biologist Scott Koproski visited the kindergarten classroom at Bingham Arts Academy June 9 located in Alpena, Mich.  Koproski brought along some animal skulls, animal skins, fossils and bird nests that the Alpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) use in their “Children in Nature” program.  There were 18 students in Mrs. Koproski’s kindergarten classroom.  The students really enjoyed being able to touch the animal skulls and skins, and it triggered numerous stories from the children.   All of the animal skins and skulls presented were from the local area, and many students had viewed these animals in the wild.  The interaction allowed the students to connect with their surroundings and even sparked an interest in natural resources for some individuals.

One student was particularly interested in all the “cool” (as he put it) stuff that Fishery Biologist Koproski brought to the class.  A follow up conversation with his teacher, Mrs. Koproski, indicated that the student’s mother was amazed at the sudden interest her son had developed for animals.  His mother stated that every time she takes her son to the library, he only wants to check out non-fiction books related to animals.  This exemplifies the importance of the Alpena NFWCO’s outreach activities, especially with young children.

Contact Info: Scott Koproski, 517-356-5102, scott_koproski@fws.gov



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