Tanee with Loki, a Northern Blue Tongue Skink

About Tanee

My name is Tanee Janusz and I have been an environmental educator and skilled animal keeper for over 25 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in Earth & Environmental Sciences from the University of New Orleans and I am currently a grad school student at Mississippi State majoring in Conservation Education. I have gained my experience working at places like the Audubon Nature Institute, INFINITY Science Center, University of New Orleans Coastal Education and Research Facility, and the Louisiana Nature Center. 

I am on the board of directors with the Louisiana Master Naturalist of Greater New Orleans, where I chair the communications committee. I also teach about the Atlantic Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) fisheries in Lake Pontchartrain at their CERF workshop for new master naturalists.

I still do contract education work for UNO and I teach online through Outschool.

My goal with these programs is to get children and adults excited about what they may find out in the world!

Nature on the Geaux is run by myself. The majority of our animals are rescues and are loved by us very much. Sometimes you might meet my 17 year old, Kaitlyn, when there is no school, and at the bigger public events my husband, Scott, will come along too!

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Earth & Environmental Sciences - University of New Orleans

Masters of Science in Conservation Education - Mississippi State University (in progress)

Certification: Nature Play - AZA

Certification: Louisiana Master Naturalist

Certification: Nature Education - Cornell University

Certification: Interpretive Guide - NAI