Glen Helen Association 50th Anniversary Calendar of Events

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

7 - 9:30 pm 50th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition & Sale - Opening Reception
Location: Glen Helen Building Atrium, 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs 45387

Original works of art inspired by Glen Helen and surrounding area. Come meet the artists and enjoy wine, appetizers and live music. Artwork will be for sale. Prizes will be awarded for best in show. Admission is $15 per person. Partial proceeds to benefit the Glen Helen Association. RSVP by June 21 to Joan Horn .

Art will be on display from July 3 – 17, 2010. The Atrium Gallery is open Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 4:30 and Saturday and Sunday from 10 – 4 pm.


Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Nature Hikes
Location: All hikes depart from Trailside Museum, 505 Corry St.

8:00 am Nature Hike: Glen Helen History with Joan Horn
9:00 am Nature Hike: Trees of the Glen with George Bieri
10:00 am Nature Hike: Wildflowers with Dan Pearson
1:00 pm Nature Hike: Glen Helen Geology with Peter Townsend


11:00 am Raptor Center Presentation with Betty Ross
Location: Raptor Center off 1075 SR 343 Entrance

1:00 pm Movie: Winged Migration
Location: The Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave.

3:00 pm “Meet and Greet” with Ralph Ramey
Location: Glen Helen Building Auditorium, 405 Corry St.

Stop by for a casual visit with Ralph Ramey who served as the Director of Glen Helen for 16 years.

7:30 pm FEATURED SPEAKER:
Lecture and Reception - Dr. Stephen W. Kress
Location: Glen Helen Building Auditorium, 405 Corry St.

Dr. Kress founded the Glen Helen Raptor Center 40 years ago and later achieved international recognition for his work restoring Atlantic Puffins populations to the United States, earning him the nickname “The Puffin Man.” He is an associate at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and Director of the Audubon Seabird Restoration Program. His groundbreaking conservation methods are featured in the June 2010 issue of Smithsonian magazine.


Sunday, July 4th, 2010

9:00 am Nature Hike: Morning Bird Hike
Departs from Trailside Museum, 505 Corry St.


All activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
For more information call Liz Schneiders at (937) 769-1902 x103 or visit www.glenhelen.org.