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typically have several presentations scheduled, and here are the details.
Some of these are open to the public and some are not.
2019/2020
Presentation Schedule |
Date
& Time |
Topic |
Description |
Location |
August
6th
2:30pm |
Safari to Zambia |
Africa’s Serengeti
Plains and Botswana’s Okavango Delta are often imagined when
dreaming of an African Safari, but Zambia may be one of Africa’s
best kept secrets! This presentation will take you to a delightful
country, filled with wonderful people, beautiful scenery, and some
amazing birds and mammals. We will visit three safari camps from
which daily excursions into the bush are launched. The bird life
is fantastic and several species of antelope, along with elephant,
zebra, giraffe, and many other grazers abound. And of course there
are the predators that prey upon these creatures. I’ll share
colorful antidotes along with some amazing photographs of these
animals (many taken at night) including dramatic footage of leopards
stalking and taking down prey in the darkness.. Lastly, we will
ply the waters of the Zambezi River, where elephant and hippo abound,
and which feeds the world famous Victoria Falls. |
Pella - Fair
Haven Retirement Facility |
August
6th
3:15pm |
Safari to Zambia |
Africa’s Serengeti
Plains and Botswana’s Okavango Delta are often imagined when
dreaming of an African Safari, but Zambia may be one of Africa’s
best kept secrets! This presentation will take you to a delightful
country, filled with wonderful people, beautiful scenery, and some
amazing birds and mammals. We will visit three safari camps from
which daily excursions into the bush are launched. The bird life
is fantastic and several species of antelope, along with elephant,
zebra, giraffe, and many other grazers abound. And of course there
are the predators that prey upon these creatures. I’ll share
colorful antidotes along with some amazing photographs of these
animals (many taken at night) including dramatic footage of leopards
stalking and taking down prey in the darkness.. Lastly, we will
ply the waters of the Zambezi River, where elephant and hippo abound,
and which feeds the world famous Victoria Falls. |
Pella -Jefferson
Place Care Facility |
August
7th
2:30pm |
Safari to Zambia |
Africa’s Serengeti
Plains and Botswana’s Okavango Delta are often imagined when
dreaming of an African Safari, but Zambia may be one of Africa’s
best kept secrets! This presentation will take you to a delightful
country, filled with wonderful people, beautiful scenery, and some
amazing birds and mammals. We will visit three safari camps from
which daily excursions into the bush are launched. The bird life
is fantastic and several species of antelope, along with elephant,
zebra, giraffe, and many other grazers abound. And of course there
are the predators that prey upon these creatures. I’ll share
colorful antidotes along with some amazing photographs of these
animals (many taken at night) including dramatic footage of leopards
stalking and taking down prey in the darkness.. Lastly, we will
ply the waters of the Zambezi River, where elephant and hippo abound,
and which feeds the world famous Victoria Falls. |
Pella - The
Cottages |
| August
27th - 10:00am |
Climate for
Change |
As we experience an
exploding human population and rapidly increasing pressure upon
remaining habitat, the plant and animal communities that make up
our planet’s diverse ecosystems are under siege. Along with
covering Iowa’s natural history, Ty Smedes, an Iowa outdoor
writer and nature photographer has ventured to the jungles of South
America, the savannas of Africa, the icy shores of Antarctica, and
the high mountain stronghold of New Guinea’s fabled Birds
of Paradise. Join Ty for a slide presentation and lecture, as we
discover many spectacular species of wildlife, and explore some
of our planet’s most wild places. We will discuss the challenges
faced by many of these creatures, as we highlight several local
and global success stories and consider the need for environmental
sustainability during this 21st century. |
Bankers Trust
Customer Presentation - Johnston Public Library |
| September
3rd - 11:00am |
Raptors of the
Midwest |
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through on migration. Join us for an
interesting presentation where you will learn about the hawks, falcons,
eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate through
on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll discuss
their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they seek,
and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their young.
You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds of prey,
when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course there will
be many colorful photos to help with identification! |
OWLS -
McFarland Park - Story County (must pay for lunch if interested)
|
| September
5th - 1:30 - 3:00pm |
Raptors of the
Midwest |
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through on migration. Join us for an
interesting presentation where you will learn about the hawks, falcons,
eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate through
on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll discuss
their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they seek,
and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their young.
You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds of prey,
when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course there will
be many colorful photos to help with identification! |
Senior College-
Woodland Creek Retirement Center, Independent Living Building,
12675 Woodland Pkwy., Clive, IA.
|
| September
10th - 7:00pm |
Raptors of the
Midwest |
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through on migration. Join us for an
interesting presentation where you will learn about the hawks, falcons,
eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate through
on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll discuss
their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they seek,
and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their young.
You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds of prey,
when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course there will
be many colorful photos to help with identification! |
Des Moines Izaak
Walton League - 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines
|
| September
17th - 7:00pm |
Raptors of the
Midwest |
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through on migration. Join us for an
interesting presentation where you will learn about the hawks, falcons,
eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate through
on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll discuss
their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they seek,
and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their young.
You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds of prey,
when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course there will
be many colorful photos to help with identification! |
Des Moines Audubon
- Northwest Community Center, 51st and Franklin Avenue,
Des Moines |
| September
18th - 10:00am |
Raptors of the
Midwest |
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through on migration. Join us for an
interesting presentation where you will learn about the hawks, falcons,
eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate through
on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll discuss
their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they seek,
and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their young.
You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds of prey,
when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course there will
be many colorful photos to help with identification! |
Cerro Gordo
Co. - Lime Creek Nature Center, Mason City |
| January
18th - Time - TBD |
The Return of
Iowa's Bald Eagles |
Join Iowa author/photographer
Ty Smedes for a slide presentation and lecture which will reveal
many incredibly interesting discoveries about Iowa's Bald Eagles
and how they go about their every-day lives in Iowa and the Midwest!
See eagles eating fish while on the wing, photos which illustrate
the plumage evolution of younger eagles, an eagle nest diary, eagles
flying with icicles on their toes, eagles diving, catching fish,
and much more. Learn how researchers track bald eagle movements,
and where eagles come from that winter in Iowa. And listen to the
many anecdotes about Iowa’s Bald Eagles. The presentation
will also reveal many highlights of the 2nd edition printing of
“The Return of Iowa’s Bald Eagles”, including
updated nesting and wintering statistics, Bald Eagle rehabilitator
updates, more than 70 new photos, and many exciting new action sequences.
The book will be available for sale and can be signed by the author.
|
Dubuque Eagle
Days - The Grand River Center - 500 Bell St, Dubuque |
March
10th - 7:00pm
|
Raptors of
the Midwest
|
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through on migration. Join us for an
interesting presentation where you will learn about the hawks, falcons,
eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate through
on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll discuss
their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they seek,
and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their young.
You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds of prey,
when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course there will
be many colorful photos to help with identification!
|
Prairie Rapids
Audubon - Cedar Falls
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