Thank a Spider!

By Sheilah Kast,

Published November 30, 2018 at 11:25 AM EST

They’re creepy, they’re crawly and seeing even a tiny one can make more people than you might expect -- squirm, shriek or run from the room. We’re talking about spiders, and nature educator and animal behavior specialist Jane Marlow believes we should actually thank spiders for what they provide and to get beyond the stereotype.

For information about the Natural History Society of Maryland event that Marlow will speak at on Sat. Dec. 1, visit this link.

To contact Marlow, visit Learn With Jane.

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