Friends of the River Foundation Puppets

Join host Nate King on The King in the Community Podcast for a special episode featuring Smoky Hill River critters Bella Beaver, Bartholomew Bullfrog, Edna C. Channel Cat, and Timmy the Turtle. These hand puppets, created by Anne Hoekstra, education outreach coordinator for the Friends of the River Foundation, are animated by Anne and Friends of River Foundation Executive Director, Jane Anderson. 

In this episode, the discussion centers on protecting the Smoky Hill River through responsible waste management, community education and teamwork. Anne and Jane share their experiences with using puppetry to engage both children and adults in learning about river ecosystems. This is an episode the whole family will love. Hear from the cast of critters as they share their stories of living on the river in Saline County. 

 

Want to meet the puppets in person? Friends of the River Foundation’s river puppets are on the loose at the 48th Annual Smoky Hill River Festival on FRIDAY ONLY. Watch for Bella Beaver, Bartholomew Bullfrog, Edna C. Channel Cat, and other characters from their educational outreach program as they share stories of the Smoky Hill River.