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on 19 Jun 08.
last updated
on 19 Jun 08.
Rediscover Audubon:
The Kentucky Bicentennial
The Kentucky Bicentennial
This year is 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
will be celebrated around the commonwealth, including
Louisville, the Falls of the Ohio State Park, the John
James Audubon State Park in Henderson and Mammoth
Cave National Park.
We kicked the bicentennial off by celebrating Audubon
birthday, April 26th, at the Falls of the Ohio State Park,
where he painted the birds of our region. Participants
enjoyed hiking, watching and learning about birds and
eating birthday cake.
Most recently, 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 hope to repeat this program next year. Meanwhile,
look here for information on a special field trip to the
Audubon State Park in Henderson, KY.
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
will be celebrated around the commonwealth, including
Louisville, the Falls of the Ohio State Park, the John
James Audubon State Park in Henderson and Mammoth
Cave National Park.
We kicked the bicentennial off by celebrating Audubon
birthday, April 26th, at the Falls of the Ohio State Park,
where he painted the birds of our region. Participants
enjoyed hiking, watching and learning about birds and
eating birthday cake.
Most recently, 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 hope to repeat this program next year. Meanwhile,
look here for information on a special field trip to the
Audubon State Park in Henderson, KY.
The Louisville Audubon Society will again join the
Beckham Bird Club on Saturday, July 12th, for a visit to
the Mount St. Francis Retreat Center to see summer
birds. The group will meet there, at 8:30AM EDT. (Take
I-64W to Exit 119 (US 150), turn right and follow the signs
to Mt. St. Francis, about 2 miles on the left.)
The Mount St. Francis Center is situated on 400 acres in
Floyd County, and is a wonderful conservation area that is
open to the public for hiking and enjoying nature. Its
varied habitats include both woodland and grassland, plus
transitional areas. Summer birds that you might see will
include the Indigo Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat,
Northern Parula, and Louisiana Waterthrush.
This field trip will be led by Jane and Pat Bell of the
Beckham Bird Club. For details, including carpooling
possibilities from Louisville, contact them by phone
(502-326-9610) or email (patjanebell@bellsouth.net).
Beckham Bird Club on Saturday, July 12th, for a visit to
the Mount St. Francis Retreat Center to see summer
birds. The group will meet there, at 8:30AM EDT. (Take
I-64W to Exit 119 (US 150), turn right and follow the signs
to Mt. St. Francis, about 2 miles on the left.)
The Mount St. Francis Center is situated on 400 acres in
Floyd County, and is a wonderful conservation area that is
open to the public for hiking and enjoying nature. Its
varied habitats include both woodland and grassland, plus
transitional areas. Summer birds that you might see will
include the Indigo Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat,
Northern Parula, and Louisiana Waterthrush.
This field trip will be led by Jane and Pat Bell of the
Beckham Bird Club. For details, including carpooling
possibilities from Louisville, contact them by phone
(502-326-9610) or email (patjanebell@bellsouth.net).
| Birding Field Trip to Mt. St. Francis, IN Saturday, July 12th, 8AM to noon |