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Here’s what teachers and educators have to say about Mike’s programs:
"Mike is a master at blending education and entertainment. He has delighted thousands of visitors to Eagle Bluff
ELC with his unforgettable presentations. His programs captivate and challenge audiences of all ages."
Jeff Boland
Evening Program Coordinator
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
"...Backwoods Buttercup captivated every member of the audience from the second he jumped through the
door...our thanks for entertaining young and old alike with such a hilarious, unforgettable performance."
Hazel Dahlke
Youth Services Department, Manitowoc Public Library
"Mr. Maher's engaging presentation about pioneer life in Wisconsin was a perfect compliment to our 4th Grade
Social Studies curriculum. The kids were in-tune to every word spoken from the moment Mike walked in the door
until the minute he said "goodbye". The amusing, yet highly meaningful interactions with Mike made learning a
cinch for all involved."
Sara Loewen
4th Grade Teacher
Pigeon River Elementary School, Sheboygan WI
- Available for single performances and interactive storytelling workshops
- Performances are memorable, energetic, interactive, educational, and are appropriate to audiences of all ages.
- Presentations can be tailored to specific themes or to meet education standards
- Perfect for schools, nature centers, camps, scout groups, conferences, workshops, festivals, libraries, historical societies and museums.
- Call or e-mail for rates and additional information.
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Backwoods Buttercup:
Natural and cultural history come to life with Backwoods Buttercup’s unique stories. A mix of science, natural history, and legend and myth promote personal responsibility towards the natural environment.
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Frontier Tales:
First-person interpretation of a Norwegian settler. Mike shares artifacts and stories from the pioneer era. The program can be expanded to include an outdoor interactive pioneer skills workshop.
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Professor Owlbert Eyeshine: The eccentric professor of nocturnology and
things that go bump in the night. Slides, wacky props, and volunteers are used to explore the adaptations of
nocturnal animals.
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Mike Maher is a unique and energetic storyteller promoting respect for natural and cultural histoty. His unique
character based programs have delighted, educated, and inspired tens of thousands over the past eight years
performing extensively throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin at Schools, Libraries, Nature Centers, and Historical Sites.
Mike’s interactive presentations; Backwoods Buttercup, Frontier Tales, and Professor Owlbert Eyeshine are a
perfect blend of entertainment and education. Audiences of all ages are engaged and involved by unforgettable stories and characters.
After earning a degree in agricultural education from the Pennsylvania State University, Mike’s professional
experience continued as a naturalist with Minnesota’s Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and as a
museum educator with the Manitowoc County Historical Society. He lives in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin where
he can often be found exploring the great outdoors with his wife and dog.
Mike Maher
Cell: (920) 323-4783
E-mail: mike@backwoodsstorytelling.com
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