“Tour” the Magical Desert

Witness the Beauty...

The Magical Desert “Tour” will inspire young minds and imaginations. Let Betsy take you on the Magical Desert “Tour” and share her knowledge, respect, and passion for this desert paradise.

Audiences of all ages will become acquainted with the unique plant and animal life within the beautiful Sonoran Desert! Betsy takes us there via incredible slides, exceptional environmental education, and exciting stories from the region.

Betsy loves the Sonoran Desert and has explored the Tucson area extensively. Each time she returns with desert treasures and exciting new stories.

* As an added bonus, Betsy will donate half of the proceeds from this program to Friends of Saguaro National Park, an organization dedicated to preserving this national treasure.

Program time can vary between 60-90 minutes depending on audience and setting.

...Experience the Wonder

Be Prepared to Laugh

Be prepared to laugh and laugh some more.

Betsy shares some of her most memorable, funny, BUT true stories. These are real life events she endured and has spun into tales that elicit golden laughter. These stories have been enjoyed again and again by groups throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Includes:

• Psycho-Kitty (The promise of comfort and companionship wrapped in a small ball of gray fur becomes almost 5 years of terror and torment for a young Betsy, her family and unsuspecting guests. This collection of outrageous and true "kitty horrors" will have you laughing to tears!)
• The Furnace that Almost Gobbled Me Up (Ever wonder if you can run while suspended in time or "thin air"? This hilarious true story may answer your question and help you pay more attention to where you are walking.)
• Sneaker Surprise (Did you check your shoes before you put them on this morning? You may start doing so after hearing this story.)
• And more!

It is often said, "That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." I would agree and add, "And gives you some great stories to tell!"

In these difficult times full of challenges and stress, our ability to laugh may be "just the medicine" we need. Betsy's "Funny Favorites" gives audiences of all ages ages a big 'dose.'

The Laughter Continues with “Coyote Magic”

Betsy shares her favorite "Coyote" stories from North America.

This great trickster, Coyote, teaches children of all ages what it means to be a human being, with all our pitfalls and emotions.

Listeners will have a 'howling' good time as they enjoy the laughs and lessons these stories teach.

Together Time for Parents and Children

Spending Time Together

This program was designed for parents and their children in grades four through six.

Betsy provides the opportunity for participants to experience the power of storytelling while they learn how to make healthy choices regarding stress, anger management, and other important issues.

You will…

Leave life’s stressors at the door.

Enjoy a sense of strengthened community.

Hear stories that speak to the heart from around the world or from Betsy’s original collection.

Experience a unique blend of imagery, storytelling, creative expression, and the power of your own imagination.

Create artwork with your child.

Together Time is a great opportunity for parents and children to learn together while having fun together.

Program needs: Typical program consists of four (4), weekly parent/child sessions, each lasting 90 minutes and includes: story, lesson with group discussion, and parent/child activity. One parent/gaurdian per child, total group size limited to 20-24.

Characters with Character

Compassion

Courage

Diversity

Forgiveness

Hope

Kindness

Perseverance

Respect

This program is a welcome addition to your school's or organization's character education component.

Characters within stories provide powerful role models for character and integrity, courage and kindness, as well as justice and hope.

A well-told story gives us a captivating and entertaining way to look at human behavior without being too confrontational. We can laugh and learn from the mistakes, as well as victories portrayed within. We can also learn empathy and compassion for our fellows, which is extremely important in these challenging times.

This program is typically offered through large group assemblies, with small group breakout sessions. Assemblies range between 45 -55 minutes depending on setting and age of audience. Contact Betsy to learn how she weaves story with discussion and art to celebrate and support your character education goals.