Thursday, May 23 | Blending Art and Science: Turtles

Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of Michigan’s turtle species? Why not try painting your very own watercolor turtle while learning about their fascinating ecology? An upcoming workshop hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will help you do just that.

The basics

• Time and date: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23
• Location: W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Ave., Augusta MI
• Audience: Adults
• Fee: $25 for Sanctuary members, $30 for non-members
• Register here.

About

The interactive workshop, Nature Journaling: Blending Art and Science, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Register at bit.ly/kbs-nature-journal2024 by Monday, May 20.

In this workshop, we’ll explore Michigan’s 10 native turtle species with a Kellogg Biological Station scientist while learning watercolor painting techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to observe live turtles and use their observations of color, shape, and texture to create their own watercolor turtle paintings.

The workshop fee is $25 for Sanctuary members and $30 for non-members.

For more information about the Sanctuary, visit birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu. Direct questions to birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or (269) 671-2510.