Great Job Jane!
Here we have Jane Johnson, RTPI Exhibits & Public Programs Coordinator, patiently dealing with me wandering around snapping her photo for a while as she put the finishing touches on the Art and the Animal exhibition in the hours before the public opening party. Thanks to Jane’s constant hard work over the past year leading the effort on Art and the Animal we had a tremendous opening and are offering such a wonderful art experience for all to enjoy. Thanks also to Claire Johnson for assisting her in this monumental task. Great job! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach...
Read MoreCHQ Local Food Farm to Table & Wild Edible Tasting Event at RTPI
If you missed the opening event for the Society of Animal Artists’ ‘Art and the Animal’ exhibit, currently on display at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, you sure missed out on some wonderful, local food expertly gathered, grown, prepared and served by CHQ Local Food. This video gives a nice impression of the evening and will hopefully entice you to attend one of their future events (and remind you to come see ‘Art and the Animal’ before October...
Read MoreWalk Through the Door!
Come on down to RTPI this week and walk through our doors to see Art and the Animal, the 55th Annual exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists. You will not believe some of the exquisite and captivating works on display right here in Jamestown, New York. It’s a good way to beat the surprisingly sultry September heat!
Read MoreHelp Museums
Are you a local friend in Chautauqua County or Western New York who wants to support the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History and similar museums? Please consider emailing our New York State Senator Cathy Young and New York State Assemblyman Andy Goodell asking for their support on the Museum Education Act. Why? Currently, New York museums are the only chartered entities that receive no direct funding from the Education Department that charters them. This bill would help museums continue and expand their curriculum-based educational programming and also help school districts and...
Read MoreNo Flower Picking!
It is that time of year again! Pink Lady Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium acaule) are among our favorite neighbors. You can see them flowering in good numbers right now in mature mixed forest habitats. As tempting as it may be to some, these beautiful plants make terrible transplants and will not survive a trip to your backyard. Please enjoy them responsibly and leave them where they belong. They look better in their natural habitat anyway and it will give you yet another reason to visit your favorite nature preserve or park!
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