Spring Break Learning Experience: A Visit With Snakes
March 15, 2024
This week, children attending Camp Fire Alaska’s Spring Break Camp got the opportunity to see snakes up close — and even hold them!
The event encouraged children to engage with animals that are not always seen as likeable, broadening their horizons, and deepening their appreciation for animals. They were mesmerized by the snakes, appreciating their smooth — not slimy — scales and color patterns.
The man with the snakes: Carl Sterrett of Stickman Snakes. With his collection of thirty-three snakes, Carl helps to educate children about the animals, their different species, characteristics, and behavioral patterns. Carl hopes that with each snake experience he leads, a lifelong impression will be made on kids, giving them a better understanding snakes, and putting to rest negative biases towards the often misunderstood animals.
The event was a massive success for the kids, as it did spark a newfound admiration for snakes in the children, igniting their curiosity and appreciation for nature – and even squashing some deep-rooted phobias!
If you’re interested in seeing more of Stickman Snakes, Carl and his scaly companions – including the largest boa constrictor in the state! – will be at the Alaska Reptile & Exotics Expo from 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturday, March 23. The paid event is open to families, and free for children 6 and under. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskareptileexpo/1108738
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The Camp Fire Alaska main office operates on the ancestral land of the Dena’ina people. Camp Fire Alaska runs programing on the lands of the Athabascan, Yup’ik, Chup’ik, Sougpiaq, and Inupiaq peoples. We value and thank them for their current and historic commitment to and protection of this land. We pledge to assist, in partnership, in the environmental stewardship of these lands. We strive to learn more about the history of the Native peoples of Alaska and the historic trauma they have suffered. We commit to being an active ally through activities, actions, and organizational decisions and practices. We understand that this is a dynamic process through which our Land Acknowledgement practices, and statement will evolve as we receive feedback from tribal partners and acquire a deeper understanding of and from the Native peoples of Alaska.
