April 28th, 2008
May 22 - June 18, 2008
Through the black and white images of photographer Bruce Martin, visitors will see a documentation of the Maya, a group of Central American Indians, and the remaining fragments of the endangered society and world they inhabit. Today, the Maya live in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Southern Mexico.
Join us for a program and artist reception with Bruce on June 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM.
For more information contact Jane Johnson at janejohnson@rtpi.org or 716-665-2473 x232, toll free at 800-758-6841.
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February 19th, 2008
Renowned wildlife artist Guy Coheleach is an adventurer who turns his real-life experiences into magnificent pieces of artwork. We are excited to welcome Coheleach’s work back to the Institute’s walls from February 15-May 15, 2008. On display are 44 originals, including works done in oil, pencil, gouache, watercolor, and acrylic. A detailed view of works included in this traveling exhibition is currently available at http://www.webviewpublications.com/Guy/Guys_Masterworks.html Read the rest of this entry »
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February 18th, 2008
HONESDALE, PA – The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (RTPI) in Jamestown, New York, is cosponsoring a nature workshop focused on writing for children.
“Writing from Nature: Blazing a Trail from Field Journal to Publication” will be held April 23–27, 2008, in a mixed-hardwood forest near Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Aspiring writers will learn how to help children connect with nature through books, magazine articles, and other works.
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February 5th, 2008
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History is preparing to
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roger Tory Peterson
(1908-1996), the great nature educator of the 20th century, by
discovering and recognizing those who are continuing in his
footsteps. This recognition program is called The Roger Tory Peterson
Nature Education Achievement Award. To nominate yourself or someone
you know please go to www.enaturalist.org/nomination_form.php
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January 5th, 2008
We need your help to make our Annual Fund goal this year. Please donate now and be part of the effort to educate society about nature and the natural world.
As you may know, our fiscal year ends April 30th. We have a goal of raising $100,000 with this year’s campaign, and we only have until that date acheive this goal. All of the funds raised will be used to pay for the day-to-day costs of operating the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (RTPI). For more information about the Fund or other ways of giving, please contact Dick Redington at extension 234 or Jim Berry at extension 225. Thank you.
How to donate:
Call RTPI at 716-665-2473 or 800-758-6841 and speak to Dick Redington at extension 234 or Jim Berry at extension 225.
Send a check to Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis Street, Department O, Jamestown NY 14701.
Click on the “Make A Donation” button on this page, and send a gift electronically.
Each gift, regardless of size, is important and greatly appreciated. It only takes a minute, and can make a difference in the world. If you have already given, please accept our sincere thanks for your support.
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March 13th, 2008
RTPI will be the host for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Reg Lenna Civic Center in Jamestown. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international competition featuring the world’s best footage on mountain and adventure subjects. The film festival, which began in 1976, takes place annually in early November at the Banff Centre in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
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February 29th, 2008
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (RTPI) in Jamestown, NY, seeks a Director of Development. The Mission of RTPI is to preserve the legacy of Roger Tory Peterson by widespread promotion of his works through the teaching and study of nature, and to increase knowledge, appreciation, respect and responsibility for the natural world. The DD is responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of the comprehensive fundraising activities of RTPI. Three to five years of successful professional fundraising or other relevant experience required. Contact jobsearch@rtpi.org for more information.
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December 3rd, 2007
On Tuesday, December 4th, 2007, at 7 PM, author and photographer William Burt, of Old Lyme, CT, will present a program on his book, Rare & Elusive Birds of North America at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. A bonus for audience will be Burt recollecting his time spent with Dr. Peterson in the fields and swamps around New England. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 15th, 2007
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND ART APPRECIATION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007
5 PM - 7 PM
featuring blues artist
“Tiny B”
Tiny B
Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you view our new exhibit:
Rare and Elusive Birds
Photographs by William Burt
It’s a great way to start the weekend…and start your holiday shopping in the Nature Store.
Maybe we’ll even have a fire in the fireplace!
Admission $10 - Members Free
For more information, contact Jane Johnson at janejohnson@rtpi.org or by calling 716-665-2473 x232.
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November 7th, 2007
Black Rail, Elliott Island, Maryland, June 1985
“William Burt is a perfectionist whose photographs of rails and other shy and elusive birds of the wetlands are unquestionably the finest ever taken. He has set a new standard.? Roger Tory Peterson, August 1989
Our current exhibit, Rare & Elusive Birds of North America, opened on Friday, November 9th, 2007, and runs through February 10, 2008. This spectacular exhibition gives visitors a chance to view photography by William Burt, of Old Lyme, CT.
Late on a June night, in the middle of a vast Spartina marsh in eastern Maryland, William Burt achieved his long-time goal: to photograph the Black Rail, a mythic red-eyed bird so rare and secretive, so deftly elusive in the fine grass of its meadow home, that few ornithologists had ever even seen it. Read the rest of this entry »
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