February 14 – An award-winning photography exhibit of the world’s birds will be on display this month at the Macon County Conservation District.
The Conservation District and the Decatur Audubon Society have brought the exhibit to the North Wing Exhibit Hall of Rock Springs Nature Center. An open house is scheduled for Sunday, February 26. During the open house, you can view photos of the world’s greatest bird photography, learn about one of the world’s most important conservation organizations, and discover more about the local Audubon society.
The recently opened exhibit, Audubon – Not just for the Birds, will be on display through April 30, 2017. The display features John J. Audubon prints, mounted bird specimens, information on how and why the National and State Audubon Societies formed, as well as tips on birding and more.
As part of the exhibit, award-winning nature photos from the National Audubon Society will be on display from February 25-March 15. The twelve photos were selected from over 7,000 entries.
Admission to the exhibit, presentation, and open house are free. The open house on February 26 will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can view the exhibit anytime during Rock Springs Nature Center’s open hours.