Tag: Museum of American Bird Art

  • Sunday, April 21, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm – The Conservation of Migration

    Since 1992, birders from around New England have come together to attend Mass Audubon’s annual Birders Meeting. We are please to announce that after a three year absence, this year’s meeting will once again be held in person at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA on Sunday, April 21 from 8 am – 4:30 pm. Please join us for The Conservation of Migration.

    Migratory birds travel short and long distances between their breeding and wintering areas, while stopping in between. The feat of migration does not come without risks. North American migratory birds have been declining for decades and are in dire need of conservation. The 2024 Birders Meeting will explore the wonders of bird migration, conservation risks, conservation needs, and the history of how we understand migration. This year’s speakers include John Rappole of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Dan Klem of Muhlenberg University, Freda Guo of Princeton University, and author Rebecca Heisman. We are happy to announce the participation of the Museum of American Bird Art as well!

    Registration ($25) link is located at www.massaudubon.org

  • Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Celebration of Finding Sanctuary Book Launch

    The Museum of American Bird Art is sponsoring a free online book launch on June 24 at 7 pm.

    Join internationally recognized nature artist Barry Van Dusen and Amy Montague, Director of the Museum of American Bird Art, for a virtual gathering to celebrate Barry’s new book: Finding Sanctuary: An Artist Explores the Nature of Mass Audubon. This lively online celebration will feature an interview of Barry by author and artist Julie Zickefoose, live discussion and viewing of Barry’s work, and time for audience participation.

    Over four and a half years, internationally recognized nature artist Barry Van Dusen visited all of Mass Audubon’s 61 wildlife sanctuaries, nature centers and museums, creating drawings and paintings at each location. This beautiful book celebrates the richness, beauty and ecological diversity of Massachusetts and the Mass Audubon sanctuary system and provides fascinating insights into his artistic process.

    After you register you’ll receive an email invitation with a link and information on how to join the gathering. Registration is required. Register online or call 781-821-8853 to register by phone.