Workshops and Training Events
May 2008
Learning to Live with the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
May 17th, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 pm
The workshop will include:
- Identification, life history, status and conservation of the massasauga in Michigan
- Opportunities to observe a live massasauga and other “look-alike” snakes
- Avoiding and treating snakebites
- Land management activities and snakes
- How to safely move a snake (only if absolutely necessary!)
- A short hike (3-4 pm,weather permitting) to explore typical massasauga habitat.
Location: Edward Lowe Foundation Auditorium, Cassopolis, MI
Registration: Amy Druskovich (269) 445-8643 (casscd@casscd.org) or Daria Hyde (517) 373-4815 (hyded@michigan.gov)
See flyer for more informaion, including directions to the workshop location.
Learning to Live with the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Saturday, May 24, 2008
1:00 - 2:30 PM
The workshop will include:
- Identification, life history, status and conservation of the massasauga in Michigan
- Opportunities to observe a live massasauga and other “look-alike” snakes
- Avoiding and treating snakebites
- Land management activities and snakes
- How to safely move a snake (only if absolutely necessary!)
Location: Lansing Reptile and Exotic Animal Expo, Days Inn Hotel and Conference Center, 6501 S . Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI
Contact: Daria Hyde (517) 373-4815 (hyded@michigan.gov)
See flyer for more informaion, including directions to the workshop location.
June 2008
Learning to Live with the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
June 14, 2008
1:00 - 3:00 PM
The workshop will include:
- Identification, life history, status and conservation of the massasauga in Michigan
- Opportunities to observe a live massasauga and other “look-alike” snakes
- Avoiding and treating snakebites
- Land management activities and snakes
- How to safely move a snake (only if absolutely necessary!)
- A short hike (2:30-3:00 pm,weather permitting) to explore typical massasauga habitat.
Audience: General public
Location: Kalamazoo Nature Center (www.naturecenter.org)
Registration: To register, call (269) 381-1574 ext 0. Registration is encouraged.
Contact: For questions, contact Kara Haas at (269) 381-1574 ext. 29 or Daria Hyde at (517) 373-4815 (hyded@michigan.gov)