James Gerholdt, Author
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,973
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2011
End Date
August 2011
Activity Type
Digitization/Online Information Access
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Fund Administration
Grants/Contracts
Preservation
Research
Counties Affected
Kittson
Marshall
Pennington
Red Lake
Roseau
Project Overview
“Reptile Man” James Gerholdt will educate patrons about the types of reptiles found in Minnesota, with the ability to see and touch some of those reptiles that he will bring along. James has authored 32 childrens books on reptiles, amphibians, snakes, spiders, and birds for grades K-2. He has been sharing his knowledge with audiences since 1985.
Project Details
Total Attendance: 765 - 785 ----- Event Dates: August 4, 2011 Thief River Falls, Greenbush, Roseau,
Warroad; August 5, 2011 Hallock, Warren, Red Lake Falls
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,973
Direct expenses
$2,973
Administration costs
$76
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, post-test; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status
Measurable Outcome(s)
1. Attitudes – Help to better understand reptiles in such a way that they are enjoyed for what they contribute vs. feared because of preconceived ideas.
2. Knowledge – Led to a better understanding about the various types of reptiles in Minnesota, as well as how to differentiate between snakes and lizards.
Comments from participants in the program included: "It was interesting to learn about snakes native to Minnesota." "I had false info on coral snakes which was corrected today!"
Source of Additional Funds
Northwest Regional Library
Project Manager
First Name
Kristi
Last Name
Harms
Organization Name
Northwest Regional Library
Street Address
210 LaBree Ave. N, P.O. Box 900
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701
Phone
(218)681-1066 x1
Email
harmsk@nwrlib.org
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