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24 Mar 09.
updated on
24 Mar 09.
Rediscover Audubon:
The Kentucky Bicentennial
The Kentucky Bicentennial
Last year, we began celebrating the bicentennial of John James
Audubon's two-year residency in Louisville, KY, before he and his
family moved downstream to Henderson, KY, in 1811.
The world famous painter’s life and work in Kentucky was
celebrated around the commonwealth, including Louisville, the
Falls of the Ohio State Park and the John James Audubon State
Park in Henderson. We kicked the bicentennial off by
celebrating Audubon's birthday, April 26th, at the Falls of the
Ohio State Park, where he frequently painted. Participants
hiked, watched birds and ate birthday cake.
Also, the Louisville Audubon Society partnered with Bernheim
Forest to offer four fun days of historical re-enactment. Small
groups met with “Audubon” and “Leyman” as they explored
Bernheim Forest, in search of the elusive Water Thrush, to study
its habits and portray its likeness. Others went birding with
them or learned easy techniques for sketching animals, plants
and landscapes, using goose feathers and brown ink made from
walnut hulls. During the Audubon Festival, visitors met with
“Audubon” and “Lehman” at their Bernheim base camp, learned
about their explorations and visited with local environmental and
natural history organizations. And on Saturday evening, folks
enjoyed a period dinner of roasted quail, root vegetables and wild
foods prepared by “Audubon” and “Lehman” over an open fire.
We plan to repeat this program this year. Submit your
feedback on last year's programs, and suggestions for
next year's programs.
Audubon's two-year residency in Louisville, KY, before he and his
family moved downstream to Henderson, KY, in 1811.
The world famous painter’s life and work in Kentucky was
celebrated around the commonwealth, including Louisville, the
Falls of the Ohio State Park and the John James Audubon State
Park in Henderson. We kicked the bicentennial off by
celebrating Audubon's birthday, April 26th, at the Falls of the
Ohio State Park, where he frequently painted. Participants
hiked, watched birds and ate birthday cake.
Also, the Louisville Audubon Society partnered with Bernheim
Forest to offer four fun days of historical re-enactment. Small
groups met with “Audubon” and “Leyman” as they explored
Bernheim Forest, in search of the elusive Water Thrush, to study
its habits and portray its likeness. Others went birding with
them or learned easy techniques for sketching animals, plants
and landscapes, using goose feathers and brown ink made from
walnut hulls. During the Audubon Festival, visitors met with
“Audubon” and “Lehman” at their Bernheim base camp, learned
about their explorations and visited with local environmental and
natural history organizations. And on Saturday evening, folks
enjoyed a period dinner of roasted quail, root vegetables and wild
foods prepared by “Audubon” and “Lehman” over an open fire.
We plan to repeat this program this year. Submit your
feedback on last year's programs, and suggestions for
next year's programs.
| Audio stream the State of Affairs program marking the Audubon in Kentucky bicentennial. The program includes Audubon scholars and historical re-enactors. |
| On Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 7PM, the Louisville Audubon will join the Beckham Bird Club at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, for "Wildflower Stories," by Tavia Cathcart. |
| Wildflower Stories by Tavia Cathcart Tuesday, April 14th, 7PM Clifton Center |
Tavia is Exec. Director of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve,
near Goshen, KY, which includes 7+ miles of trails amid
168 acres of forest -- a terrific place for birding!
As the co-author of the field guide,
Wildflowers of Tennessee, the
Ohio Valley, and Southern
Appalachians, a photographer,
certified interpretive guide and
amateur birder, Tavia will delight
us with her photos and tales of
spring wildflowers.
near Goshen, KY, which includes 7+ miles of trails amid
168 acres of forest -- a terrific place for birding!
As the co-author of the field guide,
Wildflowers of Tennessee, the
Ohio Valley, and Southern
Appalachians, a photographer,
certified interpretive guide and
amateur birder, Tavia will delight
us with her photos and tales of
spring wildflowers.
| Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) by Tavia Carhcart |
| Louisville Audubon will be at the Earth Day Celebration at the Falls of the Ohio State Park, 10AM to 4PM, Saturday, April 11th. We'll show you an easy way to sculpt a bird from modeling clay (1PM to 4PM, free while supplies last)! |
