On The Wing Exhibit Opening Reception
When: Saturday, May 20 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Kettle Pond Visitors Center, Bend Road, Charlestown
What: An opening reception for the exhibit by the New England Chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
This exhibit of Natural Science Illustrators explores migratory birds and butterflies and their habitat. The 12 artists represented live in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut and use a variety of media.
- Demonstrations by members
- A bird walk at 1:15 p.m.
- Tour of native plant garden at 2 p.m.
Come and view the exhibit, explore the refuge and see why it is important. This area is part of one of the main migratory flyways, the Atlantic Flyway, that concentrates migrants along the northeastern seaboard.
The illustrations will be on exhibit from May 20 to August 25.
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Salt Pond Unit and Kettle Pond Forested Upland Unit, one of five national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, consists of 858 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including grasslands, shrub lands, wooded swamps and freshwater ponds, and coastal habitat. These are habitat for refueling, nesting and pollinating plants.
May 21, 2023 @ 6:25 am
Correction:The Junior Duck Stamp exhibit is no longer on display.
The opening event was successful on Saturday May 20th despite the rain.
The art exhibit by 12 different artists will be up till August 25th. It is located in the hallway to the right of the entrance by the classroom. We hope to have another event with possible demonstrations by artists June 24th but this is still to be decided. Stay tuned.
I encourage anyone to visit the Visitor Center and Trails if they have not done so. The native plant garden will be there and as the summer progresses will be flowering and attracting pollinators and resident birds will still be there but spring and fall are prime for migration.
May 16, 2023 @ 5:40 am
Frances has more artistic talent than most artists that I have observed. I can’t be at the exhibit due to a graduation conflict, but it seems this event at Kettle Pond is worth attending. We have a beautiful town, so let’s share it and I encourage every person to attend the exhibit.
May 16, 2023 @ 8:33 am
Thanks Mike. Not everyone is aware of Kettle Pond and their great habitat exhibits and kid activities as well as the trails. This area and refuge are important for migratory birds on the Atlantic flyway. The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators welcome all levels of interest in depicting nature. There is also a Junior Duck Stamp winner art contest up in the lobby.