Kelly “Momcat” Konieczki shares her inspiring journey of becoming a “citizen scientist.” A young mom, she started with her daughter’s curiosity for bugs as a way to cope with the upending of life that came with Covid. Kelly embarked on a creative course of noticing nature and has come to be an inspiration to all those around her. Come and renew your own sense of wonder in the amazing hidden life in your own backyard garden. See how searching for the question brings discovery and awe into everyday life.
Kelly “Momcat” Konieczki is an outdoor educator who is passionate about pollinators and environmental stewardship. She does volunteer work and outreach as Detroit Butterfly Nursery and is the Community Science Chair for Wild Ones Wayne County Chapter. She also serves on Grosse Pointe Park’s Beautification Commission and leads the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, a national initiative that helps guide cities toward being more pollinator-friendly. Kelly has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Michigan State University and completed the MSU Conservation Steward program in 2023. She considers herself a lifelong learner, combining her love of art and photography to help people connect with nature and tune into the endless relationships within the natural world.
Friday, January 17, 2025 in the Community Room of the Fred M. Alger Center at the War Memorial.
Check-in – 11:30 a.m. Luncheon – 12:00 p.m. Membership Meeting – 1:00 p.m. Speaker – 1:30 p.m.
Registration for luncheon closed Tuesday, January 7. Registration for the free lecture-only is open until January 16 at 12:00 p.m. Please register in advance on Eventbrite by clicking here.