Focus in on the impressive Audubon Museum, built in 1938 at John James Audubon State Park by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Showcased on today’s Recreation Station!
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Wild Wednesday: Millipedeology
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. This time, learn about a many-legged creepy-crawly. Check it out… Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Audubon Arts with Ms. Kim: Artist Bill Burton and “Kentucky’s LBL Bison”
Join our art educator, Kim McGrew-Ligget, for a look at the making of artist Bill Burton’s painting, Kentucky’s LBL Bison, and John James Audubon’s illustrations of bison. Questions? Contact Kim at kim.mcgrew@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 227.
Museum Monday: The Birds of America – A Family Effort
Museum Monday videos feature stories from the museum collection and the history of John James Audubon State Park. Join our curator, Heidi Taylor-Caudill, for a new Museum Monday video about the family effort behind the production of The Birds of America. Often overlooked are the contributions of John James Audubon’s wife, Lucy, and his two sons, Victor
Fantastic Friday: Owls
Fantastic Friday videos feature fun and creative art projects for artists of all ages. Join our art educator, Kim McGrew-Ligget, for a new Fantastic Friday project as we learn to draw owls. You will need a black or dark blue piece of drawing paper or construction paper, a white or yellow colored pencil, oil pastel or crayon.
Recreation Station: Everything Owl
Learn about some fascinating creatures of the night–OWLS–at John James Audubon State Park, during today’s Recreation Station!
Wild Wednesday: Woodchuck Wonders
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. This time, discover the wonders of woodchucks… Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Museum Monday: Three Owl Prints from The Birds of America
Museum Monday videos feature stories from the museum collection and the history of John James Audubon State Park. Join our curator, Heidi Taylor-Caudill, for a new Museum Monday video about the printing of the original double-elephant edition of The Birds of America. Hear the story of John James Audubon and his search for a publisher for the
Fantastic Friday: Capture Your Moment
Fantastic Friday videos feature fun and creative art projects for artists of all ages. John James Audubon spent a lifetime drawing nature in the beauty of the outdoors. Follow in his footsteps and share the love of art by sketching or plein air painting today. Questions? Contact Kim at kim.mcgrew@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 227.
Wild Wednesday: Slither and Slide
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. Slither and slide on in for a lesson about her favorite animal to teach about…the snake! Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.