Loon Mount and Educational Display

                                                                            Mahng

One of the most powerful educational tools we have in MLPA is for people to actually "see" the Common Loon. The beauty and size of our famous threatened bird often takes their breath away. For many Michigan residents who are unable to frequent the northern part our state, this can only be accomplished through a quality educational display featuring an actual loon.

MLPA has placed loon mounts in four areas of the state on display, along with educational materials. Some of you may remember Mookwa or Mahng from previous newsletter stories. These native names were selected for two of the beautiful loon mounts donated by members to MLPA and used for educational purposes. The actual loons are featured in protective cases depicting natural surroundings.

Recently one of the MLPA mounts was placed in the Cadillac library thanks to a board member, Bob Bowlus. The local librarian expressed great enthusiasm and displayed several library books featuring the loon around the display and had included stories about the loon in the summer children's reading program.

Preservation through education is critical to our mission!