Ways to Discovery Chautauqua – August 3 – Documenting Our Region: Our Neighbors, Our Environment and Our Universe
The Chautauqua location is the Visitors Center Auditorium at New Salem State Historic Site in Petersburg, Illinois — 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The venue is fully accessible, ensuring everyone can participate.
Our Neighbors, Our Environment and Our Universe
Dr. Jim Herkert will discuss the eBird survey he’s conducting at New Salem State Historic Site as well as how people can use eBird to help find and identify birds.
A Petersburg Public Library board director will discuss the library’s project digitizing all the back issues of the Petersburg Observer.
Dr. Robert Lowenthal will explain how he photographs deep-space wonders through astrophotography.
Musical showcase featuring area youth
Contributing to our public mission, the series is partnering with The Studio on the Square in downtown Petersburg, to host a musical showcase featuring area youth. The Studio on the Square, a creative space for artists, is putting together a lineup of featured students to perform.
We gratefully acknowledge partial support for this event from the Illinois Arts Council and the Springfield Area Arts Council.