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“Birds in Art” Exhibition Comes to Will County, January 2 thru February 25
The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum selected 60 pieces from its annual “Birds in Art” exhibition for a national tour, and the Will County Forest Preserve is its first stop! This prestigious show features an international team of artists interpreting bird themes in diverse styles and habitats. This free event will be held January-February at the Plum Creek Nature Center. Exhibit details available here: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/event-calendar/birds-in-art-exhibition/
DBC’s Winter ‘24 Photo Contest Now Open!
The DBC is looking for pictures of birds taken between December 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024. All photos are welcome: amateur, funny, imperfect, high-quality. The “story behind the shot” is also taken into account when judging. The judges want this to be a fun contest; no categories have been predefined for award winners so every entry has a chance to win! NOTE: The judges usually do not give out more than one award to the same author if they submit multiple images. If you would like to look at past DBC Photo Contest winners CLICK HERE. The contest is […]
SAVE THE DATE: Christmas Bird Count on December 14
Join us again for the annual Fermi Christmas Bird Count on December 14. This is your chance to contribute to an important community science opportunity. Data collected provides invaluable insights into winter bird populations plus it’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow birders. If you participated last year, you’re already on the list and will be contacted in early December regarding your counting areas. If it’s been a few years, or you are new to the count and would like to participate, please contact the compiler, Jeff Chapman, at jeffchapman948@gmail.com. Remember you’ll be grouped with a team so no […]