Of a Feather Curator Talk and Reception

Curator Talk and Reception Of a Feather

Thursday October 22nd from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Join curators Merlynda Sol and Calliandra Bevers as they talk about how birds are culturally important to humans, and how we as humans, have depicted birds in art for thousands of years. Also joining us are David Leatherman and Linda Emmerman.

David Leatherman is a retired Forest Entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service. He writes a column for the quarterly journal Colorado Birds titled “The Hungry Bird.” David has discovered four new bird species to CO and has observed 472 species within the state. He will give a short presentation on the importance of insects in maintaining a balanced and healthy bird environment.

Linda Emmerman is a former Colorado K-5 Public School Music Educator with over twenty-five years experience. Linda is experienced in silver flute and Native American style flute and will play several bird inspired songs.

Reception following gallery talk. Refreshments will be provided.

Free and open to all! Space is limited so please register.