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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Orono Weekly Times - 9 Africa: On Safari Go wild at the Orono Town Hall Local naturalist and wildlife photographer Jim Richards will present an illustrated talk about a month-long photo safari to Kenya and Tanzania last January and February. Jim and his wife Sherri joined with a group of photographers and wildlife artists (which included such notables as wildlife artist Robert Bateman), and led by Winnipeg-based photographer Robert Taylor for this "trip of a lifetime" adventure. Jim intends to share some of the photo highlights of their trip during a presentation at the Orono Town Hall on Nov. 4th, from 7-9 pm. The doors will be open at 6:30 for those wishing to peruse a wide selection of artworks and photography that will be on display for the purpose of a silent auction. These works were donated to Jim for the evening presentation by famed Canadian wildlife artists such as Bateman, Barry Kent MacKay, Jennifer LaBella, and our own (local artist) Sally Thurlow. In addition, a few leading Canadian wildlife photographers such as Birgit Bateman, R o b e r t Taylor and M i k e M c E v o y donated works for the auction, all with an African theme. Jim and Sherri were overwhelmed with not only the diversity of the wildlife, but the sheer numbers, in addition to the beauty of the landscape. Jim feels that they took so much from Africa (photos, memories and friendships with locals) that they would like to put something back. It is for this reason that they are willing to share their adventure and try to raise money for a few charities (Ryan's Well, and the Jane Goodall Foundation) for fresh water wells, a rare commodity in the rural portions of these countries, and the Gathering Grannies, Clarington (for the Stephen Lewis Foundation for HIV/AIDS in Africa). This disease has left countless children without parents and many grandmothers with the task of raising them. All proceeds for the evening will go to these worthwhile charities. Entrance fee at the door (no advanced ticket sales) is $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12, accompanied by a non-perishable item for the Clarington East Food Bank. Jim reports that the Town Hall Board waived the rental fee for the evening and have offered to provide refreshments. Many local store owners have displayed the promotional posters and a few other people have played an integral role for the evening event. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Winter birds on the Moraine Friday, November 5th 7:00pm to 9:00pm Registration Required Enniskillen Conservation Area Municipality of Clarington Do you want to learn more about wild birds and how to attract them to your backyard or learn how to identify them by sight and sound? Then join us on Friday, November 5th as the Central Lake Ontario Conservation and the Caring for the Moraine Project host a FREE "Winter Birds on the Moraine" workshop from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Enniskillen Conservation Area in Clarington. This indoor event will be held at the Education Centre. If you are interested in birds and how to create a more bird friendly environment on your property, you will not want to miss this event. "We are fortunate to have local ecologist and ornithologist Elizabeth Kellogg leading the workshop," says Patricia Lowe, of Central Lake Ontario Conservation. "In addition to finding out how to sustain winter birds, participants will learn about their habitat and feeding requirements and the role birds play in maintaining healthy ecosystems." This workshop is a unique opportunity to visit our Education Centre where we engage thousands of elementary school students each year in this important wildlife habitat area in and the Oak Ridges Moraine. To register for this FREE workshop or for more information please visit us online at www.cloca.com or contact Cathy Grant at (905) 5790411 ext 108, email: cgrant@cloca.com. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis as space is limited. Directions: Enniskillen Conservation Area is located north of Bowmanville. Take Regional Road 57 north from Taunton Road to the 7th Concession Road, turn left and travel to Holt Road, turn right on Holt Road and follow to the entrance on the left. The Education Centre is located just inside the main entrance. A Google Map is available at www.cloca.com. Oak Ridges Moraine ­ it's in your nature. 905-983-5301 oronotimes@rogers.com ORONO WEEKLY TIMES Reduce·Reuse·Recycle