The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Chicago Ornithological Society, and the Chicago Audubon Society are proud to present the Compelling Voices in Birding and Conservation series. This virtual presentation was recorded on July 22, 2021.

Audrey Peterman's new book, “From My Jamaican Gully to the World,” shares how the confidence she acquired growing up wild and free in Jamaica. Audrey focuses on connecting the public lands system and the American public in an egalitarian way.

Laurie Goodrich, Sarkis Acopian Director of Conservation Science at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, will share experience and knowledge gleaned from years of monitoring and analyzing raptor migration.

Join us for an evening with author and estreme birder Lynn Barber who will speak to us about her “Big Year Birding Adventures”—focusing on quests and adventures from her Texas and Alaska big years

Join us for an evening with renowned author and naturalist Drew Lanham for this special talk.