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6th Annual Birding Festival

05/14/2010 05:30 PM - 05/15/2010 05:00 PM CT

Admission

  • $45.00  -  Non NLDC Member
  • $40.00  -  NLDC Member
  • $20.00  -  University Student
  • $20.00  -  Youth under 18

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Summary

Register by May 8th for a guaranteed tote.
Keynote Speaker: Stan Tekiela, award-winning author, photographer & Naturalist

Description


6th Annual Birding Festival
May 14th & 15th, 2010
 
2010 Registration Form    ·    2010 Field Trip Descriptions    ·    2010 Afternoon Programs
 

Friday Night Reception: "Habitats North: Artists at Home with Birds"

On Friday evening, May 14, from 5:30-7:30pm, the Bird Club is excited to announce that six Northwoods artists, who also happen to be birdwatchers, will share and showcase an exhibition about our northern environment. These six artists view the rich diversity of birds and habitat as one of the compelling reasons for living, enjoying, studying and creating in the North. The exhibition, "Habitats North: Artists at Home with Birds," brings to life five Northwoods habitats and the birds that live in them. Works depict wetlands, shorelines, boreal, dry and wet forest habitats. Poems by naturalist John Bates illuminate each habitat. Weavings by Mary Burns, pastel paintings by Terry Daulton, batik (silk) paintings by Connie Kerkove, photography by Jeff Richter, and ceramic sculpture by Joan Molloy Slack reflect the artists' love of the home they share with the birds.
   
Pastel painting by Terry Daulton and ceramics by Joan Molloy Slack.
Both will be part of exhibit.

The Bird Fest 2010 Keynote Speaker is……..Stan Tekiela!
KEYNOTE TALK: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds

This is a fun and entertaining talk presenting fascinating facts and tidbits about some of the birds that people love to hate. Stan will challenge your preconceived ideas about some common birds such as the European Starling, the American Crow and much, much more. You will never look at these birds the same way ever again. This talk wraps up with a strong environmental message of conservation and understanding.

About Our Keynote:
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guides such as Birds of WI Field Guide, Wildflowers of WI, and Trees of WI. Over the past two decades Stan has authored more than 100 field guides, nature appreciation books and wildlife audio CDs for nearly every state in the nation, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti.

Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 20 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs.

Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in over 20 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association and Canon Professional Services along with many other professional organizations.

Stan resides in Victoria, Minnesota, with his wife, Katherine, and daughter, Abigail. He can be contacted via his web page at www.naturesmart.com.



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