People's U. Zoology, Large Mammals - Herbivores Part 2: Giraffes, Hippos, and Rhinos

Herbivores Part 2: Giraffes, Hippos, and Rhinos

The big plant eating land mammals are among the most diverse and unusual creatures on the planet: from the giraffe that can reach heights of 18 feet, hippos that can weigh as much as an automobile, and rhinos with horns up to 5 feet in length.

Instructor: Mary Beth Sills is a Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at The Wilds. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, she has over 20 years of education experience — 5 at The Wilds. She oversees all outreach programming including school trips, tabling events, festivals, etc., and also manages adult and youth volunteer programs. Mary Beth serves on the Content Committee and mental health resource team, as well as on the culture committee team. Spanning over 10,000 acres in southeast Ohio, The Wilds is one of the largest conservation centers in the world. Threatened and endangered species roam open pastures with endless vistas and provide an ideal setting to study ecological recovery and restoration.

You may also like the following events from People's University at the Ohio County Public Library:

• Next Thursday, 31st July, 07:00 pm, People's U: Zoology, Large Mammals - Herbivores Part 1: Elephants! in Wheeling
• Next month, 14th August, 07:00 pm, People's U, Zoology, Large Mammals, Class 3 - Carnivores: Bears, Wolves, & Big Cats in Wheeling
• Next month, 21st August, 07:00 pm, People's U, Zoology, Large Mammals, Class 4: Great Apes - Gorillas, Chimps, Bonobos, & Orangutans in Wheeling

Also check out other Festivals in Wheeling, Health & Wellness events in Wheeling.