Earlier this month, the Howell Carnegie District Library had Andrew Nowicki, a naturalist based in Fowlerville, present on Michigan Wildlife. Mr. Nowicki is passionate and enthusiastic about learning and teaching about living things. He has worked at the Howell Nature Center and is a recent graduate of zoology from MSU. Back in September 2018, he presented his first program with us on African Wildlife and Conservation based on his travels on the continent through MSU. At our program this month, Andrew shared pictures and sounds of common Michigan fauna as well as great information on habitats and animal spotting. He also brought with props including a daytime telescope he uses for animal watching. We had a good attendance for both of his events, with plenty of audience interaction, whether it was questions or sharing stories. The feedback from the audience both verbally and on our written event evaluations rated his programs excellent and included requests to have him return for future library programs. Mr. Nowicki is just starting out on his career as a nature educator and it's already a promising one, not just from our Library staff's perspective, but also based on audience feedback. Andrew is personable and knowledgeable; his presenter fee was very reasonable; and he has been a pleasure to work with. He's on our list of go-to presenters. If you are interested in having Mr. Nowicki present at your library, he can be reached at nowicki418@gmail.com (his website is currently being developed). Have a lovely day, Brandi Brandi Tambasco Adult Services Librarian Howell Carnegie District Library 314 W Grand River Howell, MI 48843 T: 517-546-0720 x131 F: 517-546-1494 tambasco@howelllibrary.org www.howelllibrary.org