Nature on the Geaux

06/08/2026

And Facebook finds nothing wrong with showing people doing that to snakes 😭

It’s like if you love cats & dogs but all FB shows you are the same thing being done to snakes but to them instead.

06/07/2026

Need a bite size weekly library schedule? Here you go! This is where I will be this upcoming week :)

If you are in West Baton Rouge parish, Livingston parish, or in the Audubon Regional library system, y'all are in luck this week

06/07/2026

This week I am all over the place (my poor car lol) and will be at the Audubon Regional libraries on Friday!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone that comes out :D

I'll put up this week's schedule in a little bit so you can see where I'm going to be.

Calling all animal enthusiast! Nature on the Geaux visiting all three branches on June 12, 2026. Visits will begin in Jackson at 10 AM, move to Clinton at 12 PM, and end in St. Helena at 2 PM. Tanee strives to educate others on animals by not only talking about them, but bringing them along so you can get an up close experience around these amazing creatures. While the ambassadors she brings vary, there is sure to be at least one that grabs your attention. This program is open to the public and no cost to you!

06/07/2026

One of the rules you’ll hear at every Nature on the Geaux program is:

🚫 No touching animals on the face.

Whether it’s a snake, tortoise, rabbit, hedgehog, or a dog you don’t know, it’s a good rule to follow.

Why?

Animals use their faces to gather information about the world around them. Their eyes, nose, mouth, whiskers, tongue, heat-sensing pits, and other sensory organs are incredibly important to them. Having hands suddenly come toward their face can be stressful, startling, or make them feel threatened.

Instead, we teach gentle two finger touches on appropriate parts of the body and always let the animal stay as comfortable as possible.

Honestly, learning not to reach for an animal’s face is one of those habits that will take you far in life. 😆 Whether you’re meeting a dog, cat, horse, reptile, bird, or exotic animal, giving them space around their face is a simple way to show respect and build trust.

The goal isn’t just to have an animal encounter….it’s to have a positive experience for both the people and the animals. 💚🐢🐍

06/06/2026

We will be at the Northshore Robotics STEM fest today until 3! I do have a few animals but they are under the table for now because of the sun doing its sun thing 😅

06/06/2026

If you work with a:
• Museum
• Nature Center
• University
• Community Organization
• Environmental Education Program

I'd love to connect.

Nature on the Geaux is currently scheduling fall wildlife and environmental education programs throughout Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi.

Programs can be customized to support exhibits, special events, community outreach initiatives, educational programming, and public engagement goals. Depending on your needs, programs may include live animal ambassadors, hands-on activities, environmental science lessons, or interactive discovery stations.

As a Louisiana Master Naturalist and environmental educator with almost 30 years of experience, I love helping people build meaningful connections with wildlife, conservation, and the natural world.

If your organization is planning fall programming and looking for an educator, presenter, or community partner, let's talk!

📧 [email protected]

We bring the WILD to you 🐢🌿

06/05/2026

This is a great place 💕 I absolutely love UNO Shea Penland Coastal Education and Research Facility.

Families are invited to a morning of exploration and canoe paddling at UNO's Coastal Education and Research Facility (CERF). We will be doing both canoe and land based nature/aquatic exploration

Who: Parents/ guardians and children age 5-12 (and older siblings).

Where: UNO CERF at Chef Menteur Pass: 21000 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129.

When: Saturday, June13 from 9:30 - 12:30

Contact: Dinah Maygarden [email protected] 504-669-1893

https://dash.pointapp.org/events/695785

06/05/2026

The first week of libraries are wrapped up 😄 If you came out to see us, which animal ambassador was your favorite?

06/04/2026

I also want to thank everyone so far for helping me with Knox’s training during our library programs. Y’all have been a huge help at having him see and hear new people and be in new surroundings.

The little things wind up being a life long valuable experience for Knox as he progresses in his career as an ambassador 💕

I hope everyone has updated their resume with “Patagonian Mara trainer” 😆

06/04/2026

Thank y’all so much for coming out to the libraries today to see us! Tomorrow we’ll be at the Folsom library branch.

Next week we are visiting West Baton Rouge, Livingston, & Audubon Regional libraries! My pinned post has all the details 💕