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Water Babies Continues

Posted on Apr 12, 2016

Water Babies Continues

Water Babies An Exhibition by William Burt March 11 – June 5, 2016 For 40 years, photographer William Burt has chased after the birds few people see: first rails, then bitterns, nightjars, and other skulkers – and now these, elusive creatures of a very different kind: the Water Babies.  They are the subjects of his new book, and a new exhibition to be featured at RTPI.  As in Burt’s earlier exhibitions, Water Babies showcases a selection of the best works featured in the book of the same title.  It features 40 museum-quality photographic prints and accompanying materials. The “babies”...

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Water Babies Exhibition

Posted on Mar 24, 2016

Water Babies Exhibition

Water Babies An Exhibition by William Burt March 11 – June 5, 2016 For 40 years, photographer William Burt has chased after the birds few people see: first rails, then bitterns, nightjars, and other skulkers – and now these, elusive creatures of a very different kind: the Water Babies.  They are the subjects of his new book, and a new exhibition to be featured at RTPI.  As in Burt’s earlier exhibitions, Water Babies showcases a selection of the best works featured in the book of the same title.  It features 40 museum-quality photographic prints and accompanying materials. The “babies”...

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Tomorrow – Smithsonian Museum Day Live!

Posted on Mar 11, 2016

Tomorrow – Smithsonian Museum Day Live!

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is hosting a showcase of ‘female environmental stewards’ for the Smithsonian Museum Day Live on Saturday, March 12th from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can download free passes to RTPI for that day by creating an account at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/?no-ist This initiative is focused on girls and women in the fields of Environmental Science and Conservation in celebration of Women’s History Month. We have invited several female environmental science professionals and students to share information and personal experiences with visitors. Please stop in...

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Water Babies Reception Tonight

Posted on Mar 11, 2016

Water Babies Reception Tonight

Water Babies An Exhibition by William Burt March 11 – June 5, 2016 Artist’s Reception and Gallery Talk with William Burt, March 11th at 7:00pm Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this talented artist and view his striking expose, Water Babies. This event is free and open to the public. Burt’s photographic exhibit will be featured at RTPI from March 11– June 5, 2016 his book, also entitled Water Babies, is currently for sale in RTPI’s Nature Store. For more information on this event, the exhibit and the artist, see below or www.williamburt.com. For 40 years, photographer...

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RTPI’s Nature Store

Posted on Mar 9, 2016

RTPI’s Nature Store

RTPI’s Nature Store features an array of books and other products that are unique to this area. Visitors to our store will find the newest and most popular Peterson Field Guide titles, signed, limited-edition Peterson prints, Peterson notecards, bird-friendly coffee, faire trade jewelry, children’s books, and more. Recently added items include glass holiday ornaments, Charley Harper merchandise and a wider variety of art and natural history related titles. Purchases from the Nature Store help support RTPI’s important and ongoing Art, Conservation and Education programs! Entry into the store...

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