Brian “Fox” Ellis at Autumn on the Prairie
September 21, 2019
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Join him at AOTP for two performances followed by two guided hikes. |
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Prince Maximilian: Touring the Wilderness of North America Program
Join the Prince of Wied, Maximilian, as he takes you on a tour of North America as he saw it in 1832-34. Prince Maximilian will escort the audience on an adventure across the prairie to the Great Falls of the Missouri River. Travel with this intrepid explorer to meet America’s best scientific minds, explore the West in the wake of Lewis and Clark, and participate in traditional American Indian drumming songs. The audience will be immersed in the cultures and customs of the First Americans, including encounters with Black Hawk and Four Bears. Storyteller and author Brian “Fox” Ellis steps into the shoes of Prince Maximilian, allowing the audience to step back in time. Much of the text for this performance comes directly from the Prince’s recently transcribed and translated journals. Fox brings a small museum of American Indian artifacts including drums, buckskin, buffalo robes, and peace medals. The backdrop includes the distinctive landscapes of the West, portraits of American Indians, and the scenes from everyday life painted by Karl Bodmer.
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Hiking with the Prince Hike
Maximillian’s Sunflower and a MAP turtle are just two of more than 70 species the prince discovered in his journey across the prairies of America. Join him as we ramble across the prairie landscape and he regales you with the tales of his discoveries.
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Adventures in Nature: Ecological Tales That Teach Scientific Literacy through Story-Telling and Song Program
Fox has created these tales with the help of a dragonfly, a burr oak tree, and a mountain lion. This performance brings the water cycle and food web to life through the personal narrative, including “The Web at Dragonfly Pond,” Fox’s award-winning book published by Dawn Publications. This family-friendly program includes a mix of true stories, poetry, folklore, songs, and audience participation, blending scientific inquiry and literacy with high adventure!
2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – A Mini-Bio-Blitz with Brian “Fox” Ellis Hike
With field guides in hand, binoculars and magnifying glasses, butterfly nets and sweep nets we will see how many species we can find and identify, learning basic ID skills that will enrich our every trip into the wild.
Join the Prince of Wied, Maximilian, as he takes you on a tour of North America as he saw it in 1832-34. Prince Maximilian will escort the audience on an adventure across the prairie to the Great Falls of the Missouri River. Travel with this intrepid explorer to meet America’s best scientific minds, explore the West in the wake of Lewis and Clark, and participate in traditional American Indian drumming songs. The audience will be immersed in the cultures and customs of the First Americans, including encounters with Black Hawk and Four Bears. Storyteller and author Brian “Fox” Ellis steps into the shoes of Prince Maximilian, allowing the audience to step back in time. Much of the text for this performance comes directly from the Prince’s recently transcribed and translated journals. Fox brings a small museum of American Indian artifacts including drums, buckskin, buffalo robes, and peace medals. The backdrop includes the distinctive landscapes of the West, portraits of American Indians, and the scenes from everyday life painted by Karl Bodmer.
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Hiking with the Prince Hike
Maximillian’s Sunflower and a MAP turtle are just two of more than 70 species the prince discovered in his journey across the prairies of America. Join him as we ramble across the prairie landscape and he regales you with the tales of his discoveries.
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Adventures in Nature: Ecological Tales That Teach Scientific Literacy through Story-Telling and Song Program
Fox has created these tales with the help of a dragonfly, a burr oak tree, and a mountain lion. This performance brings the water cycle and food web to life through the personal narrative, including “The Web at Dragonfly Pond,” Fox’s award-winning book published by Dawn Publications. This family-friendly program includes a mix of true stories, poetry, folklore, songs, and audience participation, blending scientific inquiry and literacy with high adventure!
2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – A Mini-Bio-Blitz with Brian “Fox” Ellis Hike
With field guides in hand, binoculars and magnifying glasses, butterfly nets and sweep nets we will see how many species we can find and identify, learning basic ID skills that will enrich our every trip into the wild.
UPDATED 06/2019