Have you ever wanted to trap, cook and eat the squirrels in your backyard? If the answer is yes, the upcoming squirrel clinic in Lawrence could be right up your alley. Amy Bousman, an education specialist with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), is gearing up for the clinic happening later this month. This unique learning opportunity is focused on teaching locals how to eat the squirrels in your neighborhood in a safe, legal and ethical manner. “I’m a pretty out-of-the-box program designer,” Bousman said. “I try to develop programs that speak to the community in new and innovative ways.” Bousman, who encourages sustainability discussions during community events, got the idea to hold a squirrel clinic after hearing of the “unruly squirrel population” in Lawrence. She had received complaints from locals on the issue of squirrels getting into community orchards and grain supplies for backyard farms. Bousman hopes this clinic is something that can be applied to other population centers in northeast Kansas.
Source: KSNT 27 News
