Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Smith, Dr. Andrew J.	Field Studies in Natural Science	Nature- Environment, Nature- Other, Science	This is a tour over moderate terrain through areas of natural interest. The subject depends upon the request of the customer. Suggestions can be plant identification, fungi identification, ornithology, geology, environmental studies, herbalism, etc.	$201- $350
Baldwin, Daryl	Outer Space Balloon Extravaganzas	Performing Arts- Other, Science, Visual Arts- Other	Created in front of their eyes, children and parents will be amazed and amused at the fast paced seriously dramatic Balloon twisting of Certified Master Balloon Artist Daryl Baldwin from Balloon Extravaganzas in upstate NY.	$351- $500
1, Mad Science	Wacky Waves	Science	Wacky Waves combines three demonstrations and three activities in this exciting introduction to one of life's fundamentals - water. Students will explore four facets of this fascinating substance: density, water as the universal solvent, water pollution and the dynamics of waves. Eggbert and Megg, our hard-boiled friends, will introduce and illustrate density. Since water is a universal solvent, we will explain the incredible phenomena of hydrophobic sand!	$201- $350
Bennett, Kokila	The Healing Goddess	Health & Fitness- Other, Science	Join healer, composer and pianist Kokila Bennett in finding your healing Goddess within! Inside everyone is the essence of the Goddess-the great Healer and giver of life-Mother Nature. There are many tools we can use to access this Force within us and around us. Using discussion and demonstration, Kokila brings healing to a very accessible and practical level. She discusses and demonstrates to audiences such topics as crystal healing, meditation, Quantum Touch, Matrix Energetics, sound healing (using original music), EFT, Light-Life Tools and more!	$201- $350
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Water Works (Preschool Workshop)	Other, Science	Water Works Water is more complicated than it looks and through this exciting workshop children will learn all about the different properties of water. They will experiment with floating, sinking, absorption and so much more. These are programs specifically designed for children ages 3 and 4, and take place at your location. Our only requirements are: a room that can be darkened if needed, with tables and chairs where the children can work comfortably; a small table to set up our equipment and access to water and electricity. The children perform experiments, participate in demonstrations and, for most workshops, there is a take home item for each child at the end of the program.	$101- $200
Sears, Susan	Going Bats	Nature- Animals, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	What's life like when you hang(and fly) around after dark? Play games, listen to a story and make a bat to take home.	$101- $200
FELDMAN, GARY ((ORGANIC FOOD/NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS))	SHOPPING OUTSIDE THE BOX	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Food, Science	Thinking outside the box also applies to how we make consumer decisions about the everyday products we shop for – household, clothing, personal care, cosmetics, food and snacks, and nutritional supplements. Gary Feldman, who was in the nutritional supplement and personal care product field for over a decade, will share trade information and teach you how to be a wise shopper. Find out what you don’t want in your products. Learn how to decipher labels. Attendees are welcome to bring in some of their favorite product labels.	$201- $350
Mayes, Sara	Dinosaur Days	Nature- Other, Science	Many young children are fascinated by dinosaurs and the earth’s prehistoric past. During this Earth Science program, children examine authentic fossils, construct a “dinosaur” from actual animal bones and learn to think like a team of real paleontologists.	$101- $200
Mad Science, Mad Science of Long Island	Watts-Up (Hands-on Workshop)	Other, Science	Watts-Up Learn about the phenomenon of lightning, how it works, and how to avoid meeting with it up close! Experiment with static electric charges, indoor lightning, and observe how the Van de Graff generator allows for a hair-raising experience. Make your own “Mad Science Static Stick”. (Requires electricity and a room that can be darkened). Mad Science Enrichment Programs are fun explorations into science and technology, and they encourage informal learning through hands-on experience. All Mad Science workshops include a lot of fascinating equipment, supplies, and take-home materials which the children build themselves. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.	$101- $200
Hoffman, Bernadette	Wildlife Education by Bernie	Nature- Animals, Science	Live animal presentation with three species of your choice. Information is given on the life of each animal including interesting tidbits. Live Animals: Canada Lynx, European Polecats, Chilian Degu, Rainforest Opossums, African Hedgehogs, South American Chinchilla, Ring-necked Dove and Yellow-naped Amazon Parrot(talks). Interactive Educational Games - Who's That Tail? & Wild Faces. More Animal Science and fun facts using three or more specimens including skulls, furs, hides, claws, antlers, horns, eggs or feathers and focusing on a program theme of your choice. Program Themes: Adirondack Animals, Animal Stories around the World, Animals Around the Globe, Antlers & Horns, Aquatic Animals, Burrowing Animals-The Diggers, Claws & Paws, Endangered & Threatened Species, Gone to the Dogs, Horns of Plenty, Night Animals, North American Species, Marsupials & Down Under, Odd & Unusual, Out of Africa, Predator & Prey, Reptiles, Rodents & Lagomorphs, and Wiley Weasels. Questions & Answer Session Touch Time where you get to feel & examine the animal artifacts up close and touch the presented live animals under supervision. I can tailor my program to fit your audience and/or timing needs. Please visit my website for photos & information.	$201- $350

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