Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118

Andy Caven - ICF Vice President of North America Programs

Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall

 BATTY ABOUT BATS presented by Vicky Beckham Smith of A-Z ANIMALS consists of a power point presentation that covers myths about bats, their adaptations, their feeding strategies along with the eco-services they provide to us, the various food they eat, prey and predator relationships, and various places they live and roost.  It also covers the difference between micro and mega bats. There are various mounted bats, life size silhouettes as well as live bats that will be used during the presentation. Vicky holds USDA, USFWS and state permits that allow her to house and use the bats for educational purposes.

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 113

Join us for a nature-inspired painting party during Festival of the Cranes weekend on Sat., Jan. 11, 2025!

We provide the supplies, and you provide the inspiration. Each participant will receive a canvas panel on which to paint their favorite animal, plant, or insect, and we’ll have paint and brushes onsite for everyone to borrow. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Open to children from 4 to 99! Free and open to the public.

Please join Stephanie Schmidt, Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation, to learn about the Whooping Cranes of the Eastern Migratory Population and the work ICF and crane conservation partners are doing to safeguard their future.

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118

Christopher Joe presents “Building Tourism Through Small Ecotourism Projects”

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118

Hidden Heroes: The Role of Citizen Scientists in Studies of Avian Reproduction

Robyn will discuss how ordinary people around the world contribute important bird observations to long-term databases. These contributions help scientists understand how environmental changes affect bird populations. Specifically focusing on North America's nesting birds over the past six decades, Robyn will highlight the pivotal role of citizen scientists in this research. She also offers practical tips on how everyone can make a difference in supporting bird conservation in their daily lives.

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118

Southern Exposure Films (Janice Barrett)

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 113

Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall

 BATTY ABOUT BATS presented by Vicky Beckham Smith of A-Z ANIMALS consists of a power point presentation that covers myths about bats, their adaptations, their feeding strategies along with the eco-services they provide to us, the various food they eat, prey and predator relationships, and various places they live and roost.  It also covers the difference between micro and mega bats. There are various mounted bats, life size silhouettes as well as live bats that will be used during the presentation. Vicky holds USDA, USFWS and state permits that allow her to house and use the bats for educational purposes.

Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall

Jimmy Stiles Herpetologist and Nature Lover:  Mr.  Stiles will share information about the reptiles and amphibians of Alabama.  This hands-on experience is always a hit!

Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall

Lauren McGough has been a licensed and practicing falconer since age 14 and has been particularly enamored with golden eagles as hunting partners - a unique branch of falconry that has only a handful of practitioners in the United States.

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building - Room 118

Please join Stephanie Schmidt, Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation, to learn about the Whooping Cranes of the Eastern Migratory Population and the work ICF and crane conservation partners are doing to safeguard their future.

Alabama Center for the Arts - Performing Arts Building - Recital Hall

Jimmy Stiles Herpetologist and Nature Lover:  Mr.  Stiles will share information about the reptiles and amphibians of Alabama.  This hands-on experience is always a hit!