Posts tagged Birding
Between Earth & Sky
Between Earth & Sky

November 6, 2025 - April 20, 2026

Third-Floor George & Barbara Goodall Education Center

Featuring 20 dazzling photos of bright and beautiful birds amidst the backdrop of California wildflowers, Between Earth & Sky showcases some of local photographer Deborah Kalas’ most spirited work.

Early in her career, Kalas worked for Life, People, and New York Magazine, focusing on the stories of people’s lives. Her passion for wildlife led her to photograph birds from California to New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Utah, New York, and Florida.

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Current ExhibitsRachel Metzphotography, Wildlife Photography, Birds, Birding, Deborah Kalas
December 6th | Artist Reception & Book Signing with Deborah Kalas
December 6th | Artist Reception & Book Signing with Deborah Kalas

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2025 / 2:30 PM– 4:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

In celebration of the opening of “Between Earth and Sky,” a photography exhibition in the 3rd-Floor Goodall Education Center, Deborah Kalas will be at CalNAM on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 2:30PM-4:00PM for a free artist meet-and-greet, reception, and book singing.

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Past Programs/EventsRachel MetzArtist Talk, meet-and-greet, photography, Deborah Kalas, Birds, Birding
Solvang School: Bird Studies
Solvang School: Bird Studies

May 14 - December 31, 2021

Online Student Exhibition in Collaboration with Solvang School

School field trips were put on pause over the last year, but the Wildling Museum was able to partner with Solvang School to bring art and nature to the virtual classroom. The partnership culminated in a new online student exhibition, Solvang School: Bird Studies, on view online May 14 - December 31, 2021.

Wildling Museum Executive Director Stacey Otte-Demangate worked with educator Erin Dunkle and middle school students enrolled in Solvang School’s Art and Science elective class to explore birding and the art of John James Audubon.

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Community Exhibits, Past ExhibitRuben MislangSolvang School, Birding, John James Audubon
Morro Bay Birding Trip with Peter Schneekloth
Morro Bay Birding Trip with Peter Schneekloth

Join the Wildling on a Morro Bay day trip in partnership with Solvang Parks and Recreation with birding expert Peter Schneekloth on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.

See and learn about the many birds that live in the marshes, creeks, and shores of Morro Bay. Enjoy a quick stop at the Natural History Museum and time to enjoy lunch and shopping on Morro Bay’s Embarcadero.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangDay Trip, Morro Bay, Birding, Solvang, Peter Schneekloth