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The Birds of the Great Plains

May 9 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Hitchcock Nature Center

Pre-registration is required. To ensure a high-quality participant experience, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Please click the icon above to register today. Ages 14+. $12 per person.

Jennifer Blankenship Rivera and Gabriel Rivera invite you to join them on a visual journey through the heart of the Midwest, where the Central Flyway carries millions of birds across the continent each year.

Based in Omaha, Jennifer and Gabriel live at a natural crossroads, where the deciduous forests of the east meet the grasslands of the Great Plains and the doorway to the Rockies begins. It’s a landscape that reflects the incredible diversity of birds that pass through and call this region home. Their presentation tells the story of how they discovered the world of birding and, in time, how photography became their way of exploring it more deeply.

Drawing on their backgrounds in biology and psychology, Jennifer and Gabriel are fascinated not only by how birds look, but by how they live: their behavior, their character, and their connection to the landscapes they inhabit. Through images and stories, they share an intimate look at the birds of the Great Plains and beyond, and hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for the beauty and wonder waiting all around us.

Contact: Kylie Jacott
Phone: (712) 828-2140
Email: [email protected]

Categories: Arts & Culture, Community, Educational

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