tanglewood nature center and museum
Staff
Elaine Spacher, Executive Director
director@stny.twcbc.com
Joined us January 2003
Our Executive Director is Elaine Spacher. In addition to being a bluebird expert, she is a visionary leader and has guided Tanglewood through a period of extraordinary growth. When Elaine is not networking, initiating new programs in line with educational standards, and organizing new community events, you can contact her about scheduling school programs or to chat about our signature Meg Lowman Camp -- a weeklong program for girls that builds confidence, character, and STEM skills.
Scott with Bernice, the Sulcata Tortoise
Scott Jackson, Grounds and Maintenance Supervisorfacilities@stny.twcbc.com
Joined us May 2016
Scott is our Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor, and manages our two trail systems and hundreds of acres of property. If you have questions or concerns about our facility, or wish to get involved with trail maintenance -- Scott is the one in the know.
Deanna with Lucy, the Barred Owl
Deanna O'Brian, Office Manager
officemanager@stny.twcbc.com
Joined us February 2011
As Office Manager, Deanna oversees the daily operations and keeps us in line! Deanna manages memberships, schedules birthday parties and private events, enrolls campers and collects health information, and is generally your best bet with any question you may have.
Danielle with Hank, the Red-Tailed Hawk
Danielle Howie, Educator
educator@stny.twcbc.com
Joined us March 2018
Danielle joins us from Texas, where she worked as a middle school science teacher and as an ectotherm keeper at the Fort Worth Zoo. She's excited to blend her expertise with animals and kids as an educator at Tanglewood! When she's not designing and curating STEAM and nature-based curriculum in the office, she's out in the field, traveling across five counties with animal ambassadors in tow.
Ian and one of our Eastern Box Turtles
Ian McLaughlin, Naturalist and Educator
naturalist@stny.twcbc.com
Joined us January 2006
Ian is resident naturalist and educator at Tanglewood. If you schedule an educational program, you're likely to benefit from Ian's years of experience with all animal groups and ecosystems! He is particularly great with school and Scouting groups. And if there's a mysterious animal track or sighting in your yard, Ian's your best bet for identification.
Brie and Hector, the ferret
Brianna Riesbeck, Curator, Educator & Camp Director
curator@stny.twcbc.com
Joined us January 2018
Brie is the curator, environmental educator and summer camp director at Tanglewood. As Curator, Brie designs and updates our museum and
exhibit halls, and manages our animals -- she oversees their health,
enrichment, and the acquisition of new animals. As Camp Director, Brie
hires and supervises our seasonal staff and ensures that all our campers
have a safe, fun, educational and nature-based summer!
Brie is especially fond of our pigeon, and is currently training him to do education work.
Bridget and Hank, the Red-Tailed Hawk
Bridget Sharry, Community Relations Manager
emails: marketing.tanglewood@gmail.com and volunteer.tanglewood@gmail.com
Joined us January 2014
As Community Relations Manager, Bridget coordinates volunteers, supervises interns, and handles the marketing and public relations strategies for Tanglewood. If you are interested in volunteering or applying for an internship, please email her! In a marketing capacity, Bridget is eager to reach new audiences and share the wonderful work that we do with your community. She is the current coordinator for weddings at Tanglewood.
| Nature Center and Museum location: Phone: (607) 732-6060
| Nature Center and Museum hours: OPEN Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Saturday 10am-4pm. CLOSED Sundays and Mondays. Trails are open dawn-dusk year-round. Admission to the Nature Center and Museum is FREE to all. Please consider becoming a member of Tanglewood! |
