Janice Kelley is an independent informal educator, author, and principal at Nature Detectives, an after-school enrichment program for children with curious minds and a love for problem-solving.

How did Janice create Nature Detectives?

What does she do in this program?

What is the focus of her current book tour?

Let’s find out.

Show Notes

• Nature Legacies (Janice’s website)

• Nature Detectives

• Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge: Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River

• Through the Eyes of John Muir: Practices in Environmental Stewardship

• Transcript: Ep7, Janice Kelley, Nature Detectives

In addition to writing books, Janice tells “stories of the wild” through reading stories about wildlife so children can learn about individual creatures and life lessons. She shares with listeners two examples of such stories:

• I Wish I Were a Butterfly by James Howe. This book teaches children to feel good about their own gifts and talents.

• The Elephant’s Child by Robert James. This book teaches children it is okay to be curious and take risks.