With rich, vibrant colors, beautiful and bizarre songs, intricate nests, and astonishing feats of migration, birds enrich our lives in a myriad of ways. In this lively and beautifully illustrated presentation, Kimberly Kaufman will explore a few of the reasons she believes birds captivate us beyond any other aspect of nature, and why natural areas are essential components of our quality of life.

Kimberly Kaufman is the Executive Director of Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) in northwest Ohio. She founded the Ohio Young Birders Club, and is also the co-founder of The Biggest Week In American Birding, the largest birding festival in the country. She is a contributing editor to Birds & Blooms Magazine, and co-author of the Kaufman Field Guides to Nature of New England and Nature of the Midwest. Kimberly’s work was recognized by the American Birding Association when she was presented with the prestigious Chandler Robbins Award, given to an individual who has made significant contributions to education and/or bird conservation. Kimberly and her husband Kenn make their home in Oak Harbor, Ohio.

Chance Raffle: Win and/or purchase tickets at the event for the chance to win one or more fabulous items (must be present)

Silent Auction: For those with a competitive spirit, bid on one or more offered silent auction items (must be present)

50/50 Raffle: Tickets go on sale on our website October 1st and will be available during the event (winner need not be present)

Members: $28.00 (Tickets go on sale on our website November 1st)

Non-members: $40.00 (membership can be purchased while purchasing event tickets. Membership includes your household)

Menu:

Swiss Steak, Lasagna, Chicken Paprikash

Scalloped Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese

Green Beans Almondine, Vegetable Medley

Salad & Rolls

Water, Coffee, Tea, Punch