Public Event
An Evening with Animals from the Creature Conservancy for Teens & Adults
Wednesday September 20, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:00pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Public Event
A Day with Animals from the Creature Conservancy (NEW TIME)
Saturday September 16, 2017: 12:30pm to
1:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grade K-5
Public Event
A Day with Animals from the Creature Conservancy (NEW TIME)
Saturday September 16, 2017: 11:00am to
12:00pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grade K-5
Lectures & Panel Discussions
Quick Breads with Keegan Rodgers
Tuesday August 29, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Lectures & Panel Discussions
Tomato Bonanza with Keegan Rodgers
Wednesday August 9, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Lectures & Panel Discussions
Perfect Pies & Tarts with Keegan Rodgers
Tuesday July 25, 2017: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Blog Post
John James Audubon -- Celebrate International Bird Holidays
by easmith
John James Audubon: Drawn from nature offers a dramatic account of renowned naturalist John James Audubon's life's work. Audubon's work illustrates the intersection of art and science, and is known for capturing and bringing to life in print the extensive and diverse population of American birds in the 19th century. The documentary raises issues surrounding his artistic practice, including his initial impact on dwindling bird populations due to hunting and capturing. Throughout the film, we see numerous species documented by Audubon that have since become extinct. Audubon became aware of the endangerment of birds as he worked on this project, becoming a proponent for preservation. In his lifetime, Audubon saw of the impact of human intervention on North American bird populations. Today, the Audubon Society actively works to conserve birds and their habitats.
With two bird holidays upcoming, there are a number of resources to learn about how and why birds are important, and ways in which we can participate in preserving and protecting them. World Bird Day will be celebrated on May 10, 2017. International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated the second Saturday in May.This year, International Migratory Bird day will stress the importance of habitats in migration and drawing awareness to preserving and protecting the environment.
If you are interested in birds, and want to practice your bird calls before the upcoming birding holidays, check out our Birdsong Scanning Wand. Or, if you'd like to get a closer look at birds in the wild, check out our Audubon BirdCam, and capture birds on video!
Public Event
Beekeeping Basics
Sunday May 7, 2017: 2:00pm to
2:45pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Public Event
Keeping Backyard Animals
Sunday May 7, 2017: 4:00pm to
4:45pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Grade 6 - Adult
Public Event
Vermiculture & Composting
Sunday May 7, 2017: 3:00pm to
3:45pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Grade 6 - Adult