Spring Equinox Celebration, “An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles” by Neil Baker

and Art Exhibit featuring Nora Steele

Come enjoy homemade refreshments while you take in our Spring Art Exhibit featuring the digital illustrations of Nora Steele. Living in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio, Nora is a born naturalist who uses her illustration and photography to educate about the natural world. She shares the magic of Ohio’s species with colorful graphic designs, teaching us their adaptations, habitats and uniqueness without writing a word!

At 7:15, we’ll settle into our seats to welcome Neil Baker, Wildlife Research Technician for the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s District Five. Hailing from Darke County, Neil covers the Southwest portion of Ohio where he works at monitoring wildlife diseases, conducting wildlife surveys, and doing educational outreach programs. Neil will share the life history, identification, and conservation for Ohio’s (and the world’s!) most diverse set of creatures, the beetles! What conservation efforts can you make to help not just the beetles, but all of our insect friends?! Come join the fun and find out!

Admission for this seasonal celebration is Free, so bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening of art and entertainment!! Nora’s art will be on sale in the Heidelberg Auditorium through June 21. Thanks to the generosity of our artists, a 25% of each sale is donated to support BNC’s mission of wildlife conservation!