JULY 21: Paul Winter, Prof. Leshem, Gen. Robert Magnus ~ A Discussion About Birds As Ambassadors To Peace In The Middle East

 

Audubon Greenwich proudly presents a special summer evening event

 

Migrating Birds Know No Boundaries: 

Birds as Ambassadors to Peace in the Middle East

• Lecture by Professor Yossi Leshem
• Musical Performance by Grammy-Award Winner Paul Winter
• Special Remarks by General Robert Magnus

 

Monday, July 21 | 6:30pm: Reception | 7:30pm: Lecture & Music

 

Professor Yossi Leshem, an internationally renowned ornithologist from Tel Aviv University, will speak about his work bringing Israelis, Palestinians and Jordanians together to protect the birds they share. Grammy-award winning musician Paul Winter will perform from his repertoire of Earth Music. General Robert Magnus, 30th Asst. Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), will provide special remarks about his experience with a very unique international collaboration to protect nature. Advance tickets required and seating very limited.

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE ($35):

 

EVENT DETAILS ONLINE:  http://greenwich.audubon.org/events

 

TICKET WEBSITE: https://give.audubon.org/Giving/Page/240/1/240

 

Questions? Contact Jeff Cordulack | 203-613-8813 | GreenwichCenter@audubon.org

 

Event location: Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 | http://greenwich.audubon.org

 

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Jeff Cordulack

Events & Communications Manager

Audubon Greenwich | 613 Riversville Road | Greenwich, CT 06831

203-613-8813 (direct)

 

 

2014 HAWK FESTIVAL ~ LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER:

 

Sat. & Sun., September 27 & 28

The 16th annual "Hawk Festival & Green Bazaar"

11:00 am-5:00 pm @ Audubon Greenwich

An exciting two-day nature festival celebrating of the annual hawk migration passing overhead at Audubon Greenwich's "Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch". Enjoy live animal shows, guided hikes, nature-themed games, environmental exhibits, great food, and dozens of eco-friendly vendors on-site.  Family games and raptor fun, rain or shine! FESTIVAL DETAILS ONLINE: http://greenwich.audubon.org/events

 

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The Audubon Greenwich mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. LEARN ABOUT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EVENTS & CAMPS ONLINE @ http://greenwich.audubon.org

 

The Audubon Center in Greenwich is also home to Audubon Connecticut, the state office of the National Audubon Society.  The Audubon Connecticut mission is to further the protection of birds, other wildlife and their habitats through science, education, advocacy and conservation, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. LEARN ABOUT BIRD CONSERVATION IN CONNECTICUT @ www.audubonct.org  

 

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