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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 […]
The Bird Way by Jennifer Ackerman is Next Read in New DBC Book Club
The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent and Think by Jennifer Ackerman will be the subject of discussion at the next meeting of the newly formed DBC Book Club. This book explores the many strategies birds use to communicate, forage, court, breed, and survive, including fascinating behaviors like manipulation, deception, collaboration, altruism, teaching, and more. It holds a treasure trove of learning that is sure to enhance an appreciation of our avian friends. The next DBC Book Club Meeting will be held February 27, 2024. All members are welcome to join! If you would […]