In June, CADL South Lansing hosted Abi Fergus for the presentation "Wildlife with Abi" where they reviewed their experiences with tracking wildlife and exhibited different materials they found in the field. Abi is a great presenter for anyone interested in putting on programs about the outdoors- tracking, foraging, conservation- for all ages. They can be contacted at abigail.fergus@gmail.com.

"My name is Abi Fergus (they/them) and I am a conservationist living in the Ann Arbor area. I relocated back to Michigan this year after living in the Lake Superior region of Wisconsin for 6 years. During that time I worked for Tribes in wildlife conservation and food sovereignty employment, freelance, and volunteer positions. I also lived remotely and rustically in the woods for three years heating my home with wood and learning outdoor skills.

I have offered classes on wildlife tracking, foraging, and food as medicine/herbal remedies for a watershed organization and a queer outdoors organization I am on the boards of, for a community forest group, through skillshare gatherings, and for CADL. This winter I will begin teaching through the Michigan Folk School. I have a website which further outlines my education and work experience and some of my offerings from writing to wildlife tracking to supporting livestock farmers to coexist with native carnivores (beacanhollow.gracenovie.com).

It was fulfilling to give a presentation and have an interactive table at CADL on wildlife tracking this summer and I'd love to offer this at other libraries in Michigan. I'd also love to host outdoor events to do some tracking especially when conditions are easier for this activity in the fall and winter.

I'd love to hear from you if your library is interested in this programming. Thank you for your consideration."

Audrey Karr (she/her)

Library Assistant – South Lansing Branch

Capital Area District Libraries

karra@cadl.org

517-272-9840

www.cadl.org

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