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John Stahly came to AAPS at the end of 2003, when he was hired by Rec & Ed to develop and lead the grant funded GO! Outdoors program. In operation from 2003-2006, the program offered a variety of activities including family field trips, after school nature clubs, and student/community gardening initiatives in association with Project Grow. Since then, John has worked as a naturalist and trip leader for the AAPS Environmental Education program, and has provided nature-themed programming at Rec & Ed's Quest summer day camps.
John has a BGS from the University of Michigan, and did graduate work in Environmental Education at the UM's School of Natural Resources and Environment. Some of his particular interests include native landscapes, field botany, and aquatic ecosystems.
John and his family live near Manchester, where he enjoys tending the mini-prairie in his yard, walks through the countryside, and kayaking on the River Raisin and other local waters.
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Wk. 2 Plenty of Plants
Examine at the huge array of plants that surround us,compare different types, and discover which animals depend on each one. Learn how to press plants and start your own collection.
Wk. 3 Winged Things
Seek out local birds and learn their names! How many can you spot? We’ll listen for their various songs, and search for nests and other signs of birds too.
Wk. 4 Bugged Eyes
Look into the world of the creepers, crawlers, leapers and flyers living all around us. Have big fun with “catch and release” collecting – nets and containers provided!
Wk. 5 Hoppers & Croakers
Search for amphibians in the neighborhood and discover their habits and life cycles. Get a close-up look at some examples in the classroom.
Wk. 6 The Daily Scientist
Build your “natural knowledge” with fun outdoor exploration. Find natural wonders right in the neighborhood, and bring your findings to life by recording and sharing your observations!
Wk. 7 Animal Detectives
Many animals that share our city manage to stay mostly hidden from our eyes. Search for tracks and other signs of our animal neighbors, and see what shows up in a hidden camera “trap”.
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