Take in Alaska's wildlife from home, with Maine artist Michael Boardman

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Missing out on summer travels and adventure? Join Michael Boardman for a trip to visit the wildlife of the north coast of Alaska.

For the past several months, York County Audubon has canceled its programs and workshops to help ensure everyone's health and safety. Now, they are pleased to present their first Zoom online program (at no charge) on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m.

Michael Boardman is a wildlife artist and member of the Maine Master Naturalist program. In spring 2019, he was selected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to be the Artist-In-Residence at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. He was flown to the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge in June to spend two weeks at the Canning River Bird Camp, assisting the ornithologists there study all the migrating birds breeding on the tundra. In his presentation, Michael will share his unique experience in an extreme environment, with plenty of artwork and stories about how the avian life of the Arctic Refuge connects us all to that endangered landscape.

Michael is known for his watercolor bird portraits and nature journal sketches. Numerous artist residencies have allowed him to connect art and science, including Acadia National Park, Hog Island Audubon Camp, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, and most recently Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska in June 2019. He is also the owner and artist of Coyote Graphics, creating nature based garments from his artwork. (www.coyotees.com)

Michael will discuss his time in the Arctic Refuge, share stories and images, and answer your questions. To find out how to participate, please go to yorkcountyaudubon.org. We hope you can join us!