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Birds Color Our World

2025-06-18 18:30:00 2025-06-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Birds Color Our World Through plumage and song, birds give our world color. Join us for an exploration of feathers — their structure, function and artistry — as well as a dive into bird songs. Learn what vocalizations to listen for and what colors to look for during the summer in Missouri. Presented by Missouri River Bird Observatory co-directors Dana Ripper and Ethan Duke. Adults and teens. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Wednesday, June 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 18:30:00 2025-06-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Birds Color Our World Through plumage and song, birds give our world color. Join us for an exploration of feathers — their structure, function and artistry — as well as a dive into bird songs. Learn what vocalizations to listen for and what colors to look for during the summer in Missouri. Presented by Missouri River Bird Observatory co-directors Dana Ripper and Ethan Duke. Adults and teens. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Through plumage and song, birds give our world color. Join us for an exploration of feathers — their structure, function and artistry — as well as a dive into bird songs. Learn what vocalizations to listen for and what colors to look for during the summer in Missouri. Presented by Missouri River Bird Observatory co-directors Dana Ripper and Ethan Duke. Adults and teens.

Through plumage and song, birds give our world color. Join us for an exploration of feathers — their structure, function and artistry — as well as a dive into bird songs. Learn what vocalizations to listen for and what colors to look for during the summer in Missouri. Presented by Missouri River Bird Observatory co-directors Dana Ripper and Ethan Duke.

Adults and teens.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Featured |

TAGS: | Summer Reading | Science | Nature |

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