Why not try painting your very own watercolor turtle while learning about their fascinating ecology?

The interactive workshop, Blending Art and Science: Turtles, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Register at bit.ly/kbs-nature-journal2024 by Monday, May 20. The fee is $25 for Sanctuary members; $30 for non-members.

In this workshop, we will delve into the captivating realm of Michigan’s 10 native turtle species while learning watercolor painting techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to observe live turtles and use their observations of color, shape, and texture to create their own watercolor turtle paintings.

The Sanctuary is located at 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, MI. Questions? Please call (269) 671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu.