Upcoming events
Events Calendar
Wings to Soar
Wings to Soar's mission is to create awareness about the vital role birds of prey play in the natural world. In this interactive outreach program, environmental education reaches new heights! In this free-flying raptor program, the
audience has a unique opportunity to view birds of prey up close.
Andy Caven - ICF
Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118
Andy Caven - ICF Vice President of North America Programs
Vicky Smith - The Bat Lady!
Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall
BATTY ABOUT BATS presented by Vicky Beckham Smith of A-Z ANIMALS consists of a power point presentation that covers myths about bats, their adaptations, their feeding strategies along with the eco-services they provide to us, the various food they eat, prey and predator relationships, and various places they live and roost. It also covers the difference between micro and mega bats. There are various mounted bats, life size silhouettes as well as live bats that will be used during the presentation. Vicky holds USDA, USFWS and state permits that allow her to house and use the bats for educational purposes.
Children’s Activity with ACA Staff
Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 113
Join us for a nature-inspired painting party during Festival of the Cranes weekend on Sat., Jan. 11, 2025!
We provide the supplies, and you provide the inspiration. Each participant will receive a canvas panel on which to paint their favorite animal, plant, or insect, and we’ll have paint and brushes onsite for everyone to borrow. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Open to children from 4 to 99! Free and open to the public.
Brian “Fox” Ellis
Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays Audubon in a dynamic performance that engages listeners in scientific inquiry and natural history, art appreciation, and ornithology. Come spend an hour in the studio of one of America’s greatest naturalists and wildlife artists. Listen to tales of his adventures in the wilds of America!
Stephanie Schmidt - ICF Outreach Coordinator
Please join Stephanie Schmidt, Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation, to learn about the Whooping Cranes of the Eastern Migratory Population and the work ICF and crane conservation partners are doing to safeguard their future.
Christopher Joe
Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118
Christopher Joe presents “Building Tourism Through Small Ecotourism Projects”
Robyn Bailey - Nestwatch
Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118
Hidden Heroes: The Role of Citizen Scientists in Studies of Avian Reproduction
Robyn will discuss how ordinary people around the world contribute important bird observations to long-term databases. These contributions help scientists understand how environmental changes affect bird populations. Specifically focusing on North America's nesting birds over the past six decades, Robyn will highlight the pivotal role of citizen scientists in this research. She also offers practical tips on how everyone can make a difference in supporting bird conservation in their daily lives.
Lauren McGough - Falconer
Lauren McGough has been a licensed and practicing falconer since age 14 and has been particularly enamored with golden eagles as hunting partners - a unique branch of falconry that has only a handful of practitioners in the United States.
Southern Exposure Films
Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118
Southern Exposure Films (Janice Barrett)
Timothy Joe - Art Demonstration
Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 113
Wings to Soar
Wings to Soar's mission is to create awareness about the vital role birds of prey play in the natural world. In this interactive outreach program, environmental education reaches new heights! In this free-flying raptor program, the
audience has a unique opportunity to view birds of prey up close.
Wings to Soar
Wings to Soar's mission is to create awareness about the vital role birds of prey play in the natural world. In this interactive outreach program, environmental education reaches new heights! In this free-flying raptor program, the
audience has a unique opportunity to view birds of prey up close.
Vicky Smith - The Bat Lady!
Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall
BATTY ABOUT BATS presented by Vicky Beckham Smith of A-Z ANIMALS consists of a power point presentation that covers myths about bats, their adaptations, their feeding strategies along with the eco-services they provide to us, the various food they eat, prey and predator relationships, and various places they live and roost. It also covers the difference between micro and mega bats. There are various mounted bats, life size silhouettes as well as live bats that will be used during the presentation. Vicky holds USDA, USFWS and state permits that allow her to house and use the bats for educational purposes.
Robyn Bailey - Nestwatch
Hidden Heroes: The Role of Citizen Scientists in Studies of Avian Reproduction
Robyn will discuss how ordinary people around the world contribute important bird observations to long-term databases. These contributions help scientists understand how environmental changes affect bird populations. Specifically focusing on North America's nesting birds over the past six decades, Robyn will highlight the pivotal role of citizen scientists in this research. She also offers practical tips on how everyone can make a difference in supporting bird conservation in their daily lives.
Jimmy Stiles - Reptiles
Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall
Jimmy Stiles Herpetologist and Nature Lover: Mr. Stiles will share information about the reptiles and amphibians of Alabama. This hands-on experience is always a hit!
Brian “Fox” Ellis
Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays Audubon in a dynamic performance that engages listeners in scientific inquiry and natural history, art appreciation, and ornithology. Come spend an hour in the studio of one of America’s greatest naturalists and wildlife artists. Listen to tales of his adventures in the wilds of America!
Lauren McGough - Falconer
Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall
Lauren McGough has been a licensed and practicing falconer since age 14 and has been particularly enamored with golden eagles as hunting partners - a unique branch of falconry that has only a handful of practitioners in the United States.
Stephanie Schmidt - ICF Outreach Coordinator
Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118
Please join Stephanie Schmidt, Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation, to learn about the Whooping Cranes of the Eastern Migratory Population and the work ICF and crane conservation partners are doing to safeguard their future.
Wings to Soar
Wings to Soar's mission is to create awareness about the vital role birds of prey play in the natural world. In this interactive outreach program, environmental education reaches new heights! In this free-flying raptor program, the
audience has a unique opportunity to view birds of prey up close.
Jimmy Stiles - Reptiles
Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall
Jimmy Stiles Herpetologist and Nature Lover: Mr. Stiles will share information about the reptiles and amphibians of Alabama. This hands-on experience is always a hit!