Saluda Library Speaker Series: Nature’s Misfits – Animals with a Bad Reputation
Date: January 12, 2027
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Polk County Public Libraries, Saluda Branch
Speaker: Sarah Branagan, AmeriCorps Project Conserve member serving with Conserving Carolina as Community Engagement and Education Associate
This program pulls back the curtain on nature’s most unfairly judged creatures — from the ‘scary’ to the ‘strange.’ Discover the secrets, surprises, and vital roles these animals play in our world as we rewrite their stories and reveal the truth behind the myths. Prepare to see the wild in a way that transforms fear into fascination and wonder.
Sarah grew up in Brevard, NC, where exploring the forests and streams around her home sparked a lifelong passion for conservation. She holds master’s degrees in public administration and environmental science from UNC Wilmington, building on her environmental management and policy studies at UNC Asheville. Now serving with AmeriCorps Project Conserve, Sarah is excited to support Conserving Carolina’s mission in the region she loves—especially through her deep enthusiasm for birds and her desire to reconnect with the people and places of her home.
The Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems.
Contact Pam Torlina, pam@conservingcarolina.org, with questions or for more information.
RSVP January Speaker Series at Saluda Library
We're looking forward to seeing you on January 12th!
If for some reason you are unable to make it on the day of the program, please either revisit our calendar event and update your RSVP or email pam@conservingcarolina.org so your spot can be opened up to someone else.
Thank you!
See you soon!
