Satisfy your curiosity about the weird and wonderful world of taxidermy

Saturday, Marth 14th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration is encouraged

Participation by sliding-scale donation

In this interactive program you’ll have a chance to satisfy your curiosity about the weird and wonderful world of taxidermy as we demystify this creative process. Our Environmental Educator and taxidermy apprentice, Sam, will start by introducing participants to the art of taxidermy through history, share photos of her work, and tell stories of some Nature Museum mounts that are used to enhance our educational programs. Then she will demonstrate some of the methods, tools, and processes that she uses to bring new life to her specimens today. 

Registration is requested for this event, but walk-ins are welcome. Participation is by sliding-scale donation with a free option. This program is geared towards adults but is open to all ages. The program will feature images of animal remains in various stages of the taxidermy process.

Meet the Presenter: Sam McGonigle

Sam is an Environmental Educator at The Nature Museum who encourages learners of all ages to engage their curiosity about the natural world using play, imagination, creativity and curiosity. In her time outside of work, she is a taxidermy apprentice of Tom White at the Rustic Moose Taxidermy in Newfane, VT where she specializes in mounting life-size animals. Sam earned her M.S. in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Education at Antioch University New England. She graduated with distinction from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and a minor in Animal Science. Sam loves drawing and creating in many forms, exploring worlds known and imagined through fiction, and soaking up the sun in the mountains of the NEK or on the shores of her home state of New Jersey.