Ed and Tasha Stielstra
info@natureskennel.com    
906-748-0513
PO Box 5  McMillan Mi 49853           
Summer ADDRESS: 9630 Stikine Street
Juneau, AK 99801                                                                           

Who We Are--Meet Ed and Tasha and our 2008 Summer Glacier Guides, Meghan and Cindy

Winter Adventures

Idita-diary--what's going on with Nature's Kennel??

Mutt Club--New for 2007-2008!!  CHECK OUT THE NEW SHIRT DESIGN!

NK Gear--Cool clothing with cool sled dogs!!
 
 
Glacier Photos-Summer 2007

Educational Programs

Links--Area lodging, sled dog equipment, and more!

Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Education
Pulling Together
Musher and educator Tasha Stielstra teaches students the important lessons of teamwork and respect from the viewpoints of sled dogs.  Pulling Together is designed to compliment any core value curriculum. 

Pulling Together offers:
• Full or half day programs
• Hands-on, minds-on activities
• Age appropriate interactive slide show
• Mushing equipment for students to handle
• Free teacher/classroom activity packet
• Small or large group presentations

Students will:
• Learn the important core values of being safe, kind, and responsible.
• See why working together and respecting others makes a successful team.
• Learn the true meaning of teamwork from a dog team.
• Meet the incredible athletes up close.

Even though sled dog racing takes place in the winter, sled dog training and team building takes place all year. Our programs are structured so that students can learn from us regardless of the season. Due to our racing schedule, we present the majority of our programs in the fall and spring.

Cost:
$450 for a full-day program, plus mileage
(a full day program includes 3-4 mini assemblies)
$300 for a  ½ day program, plus mileage
(a ½ day program includes 1-2 mini assemblies)

*We try to schedule as many presentations as possible within in the same geographical area to greatly reduce travel costs.

Tasha speaks to nearly 10,000 students and teachers each year.  Here is what some of them had to say about the program:

"It was nice to have an interactive assembly."
"The presenter did a great job connecting sled dog racing with school."
"I think it was neat for the kids to be exposed to activities and job opportunities that are not common around here."
"The students were really interested in this topic. Great emphasis on TEAMWORK!"
--Teachers at Betheim Elementary School, Hamilton Michigan

"I was personally able to sit in for the entire program with the students...I feel that your presentations-slides, dog, sled, and equipment, along with the "hands on" opportunities given our students, was very age and grade appropriate to each group!"--Maryalice Boone, Administrator Autrain-Onota Public School