https://veniceaudubon.org/events Venice Area Audubon Society upcoming events Venice Area Audubon Society Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:47 GMT Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:47 GMT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>In <strong><em>Illumination in the Flatwoods, A Season Living Among the Wild Turkey</em></strong>, artist and author Joe Hutton chronicles a project he took on to raise wild turkeys from eggs, examining along the way his growing awareness of their natural history with a new and growing appreciation.&nbsp; His daily experiences reveal wild turkeys' instinct and learned behaviors as his relationship with the birds grows throughout their brief time together.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Discussion Leader:&nbsp; Jean Pichler</p> <p>All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.</p><font face="Lato"><strong>Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome!</strong></font> <p><br></p> https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6468335 https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6468335 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT <p></p>In&nbsp;<strong><em>Illumination in the Flatwoods, A Season Living Among the Wild Turkey</em></strong>, artist and author Joe Hutton chronicles a project he took on to raise wild turkeys from eggs, examining along the way his growing awareness of their natural history with a new and growing appreciation.&nbsp; His daily experiences reveal wild turkeys' instinct and learned behaviors as his relationship with the birds grows throughout their brief time together.&nbsp;&nbsp; <p>Discussion Leader:&nbsp; Jean Pichler</p> <p>NOTE:&nbsp; This is an online Zoom discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Registration required to receive the Zoom link.</strong></p> <p><br></p> https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676979 https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676979 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT <p><em><strong>A Walk in the Park, The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon</strong></em> by Kevin Fedarko recounts the author's consideration of a possible career change with a year-long hike through the Grand Canyon, having been invited by his best friend, <em>National Geographic</em> photographer Pete McBride.&nbsp;</p> <p>It was hot.&nbsp; It was harrowing.&nbsp; It was filled with rookie mistakes that were almost life-ending.&nbsp; It was filled with possibly too much "nature".&nbsp; It was even funny at times.&nbsp; Thankfully Kevin and Pete were shepherded by a group of whitewater river guides to ensure they actually survived.&nbsp; Join the adventure from the comfort of wherever you are and by the end you might even be saying, "better them than me" on this journey.</p> <p>Discussion Leader:&nbsp; Jean Pichler</p> <p>NOTE:&nbsp; This is an online Zoom discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Registration required to receive the Zoom link.</strong></p> <p><br></p> https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6468337 https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6468337 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p><em><strong>A Walk in the Park, The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon</strong></em> by Kevin Fedarko recounts the author's consideration of a possible career change with a year-long hike through the Grand Canyon, having been invited by his best friend, <em>National Geographic</em> photographer Pete McBride.&nbsp;</p> <p>It was hot.&nbsp; It was harrowing.&nbsp; It was filled with rookie mistakes that were almost life-ending.&nbsp; It was filled with possibly too much "nature".&nbsp; It was even funny at times.&nbsp; Thankfully Kevin and Pete were shepherded by a group of whitewater river guides to ensure they actually survived.&nbsp; Join the adventure from the comfort of wherever you are and by the end you might even be saying, "better them than me" on this journey.</p> <p>Discussion Leader:&nbsp; Jean Pichler</p> <p>All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.</p><font face="Lato"><strong>Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome!</strong></font> <p><br></p> https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676953 https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676953 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>A true-crime, nonfiction work, <strong><em>The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century</em></strong> by Kirk Wallace Johnson delves into the criminal connection between a young American musician, the British Museum of Natural History's Tring Museum, rare bird specimens, and fly fishing!&nbsp; You don't need to be a fishing aficionado to appreciate the intrigue, the mystery, and the ultimate solution to the crime.</p> <p>Discussion Leader:&nbsp; Jean Pichler</p> <p>All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.</p><font face="Lato"><strong>Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome!</strong></font> <p><br></p> https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676968 https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676968 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT <p></p>A true-crime, nonfiction work, <strong><em>The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century</em></strong> by Kirk Wallace Johnson delves into the criminal connection between a young American musician, the British Museum of Natural History's Tring Museum, rare bird specimens, and fly fishing!&nbsp; You don't need to be a fishing aficionado to appreciate the intrigue, the mystery, and the ultimate solution to the crime. <p>Discussion Leader:&nbsp; Jean Pichler</p> <p>NOTE:&nbsp; This is an online Zoom discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Registration required to receive the Zoom link.</strong></p> <p><br></p> https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676977 https://veniceaudubon.org/event-6676977