*Black River Audubon Presents Three April Programs*
*                 (Please note program locations)*

*The Jack Smith Outstanding Speaker Series* will feature Brian “Fox” Ellis
on April 1st, 2 pm, at the *French Creek Nature Center*, *4530 Colorado
Ave, Sheffield Village*. Mr. Ellis, a nationally known interpreter and
storyteller, will be taking on the persona of John James Audubon for his
program “*Sharing the life of John James* *Audubon”**. *

* Ellis* portrays Audubon in this entertaining and meticulously researched
monologue drawing from Audubon’s journals, essays, and letters to his
friends and colleagues. In both performances, Fox will introduce the
audience to the basic science skills of field observation, species
classification, and bird behavior studies. He will explore the concepts of
migration, habitat, niche, and adaptation. Fox will explain Audubon’s
techniques of painting to help students develop field observation and
scientific illustration skills*. Be sure not to miss this informative and
entertaining program.*





The Black River Audubon Society welcomes field biologist and member Andy
Lance as he presents his program *“Incorporating Native Plants in an Urban
Landscape”* on April 4, 7pm, at *Sandy Ridge Reservation*, *6195 Otten
Road, North Ridgeville*.

Lance has worked with the Cleveland Metroparks as a field botanist and also
taught ecology and biology at LCCC. His talk will provide invaluable
information on the importance of including native plants in our own
backyards.




On April 25, *Black River Audubon and Firelands Audubon* will welcome Dr.
Bernie Master as he presents his program *“World Birding”* at *Ritter
Public Library, 5680 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion* at 7 p.m.

Dr. Master, an internationally recognized conservationist, has a Life List
that includes over three-quarters of the world’s bird species, a total in
excess of 7,800 birds. A previously unrecorded song bird in Columbia,
the *Vireo
masteri, *or Choco Vireo, is named for his family.

In addition, Dr. Master, a distinguished health care professional,
pioneered the first managed-care
company in the country, serving Columbus and Dayton’s Medicaid patients.
The Columbus Education Association honored him with the Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Humanitarian Award in 1995.

Dr. Master’s book, *“No Finish Line”* will be available for sale after the
talk at a special discounted price. Copies can also be purchased on
Amazon.com.

*All of these programs are free to the public. For more information on
programs, volunteering or becoming a member, visit
www.blackriveraudubon.org <http://www.blackriveraudubon.org>.*

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