Audubon WILD: Avian Encounters in Art and Nature

Experience Kentucky’s birdlife and natural beauty through guided tours, museum exhibits, and
engaging wildlife programs! "Audubon WILD' will take place this Feb. 20-22, 2026. This
collaboration between John James Audubon State Park and KY Fish & Wildlife’s ‘Kentucky
WILD’ program, will combine wildlife-watching adventures with Audubon’s art. Enjoy a 3.5-hour
wildlife-watching adventure led by a Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist and
Kentucky State Parks staff. These van tours begin at John James Audubon State Park and will
take you to Sloughs WMA, where you will explore the area and search for birds. Explore the rich
artistry and history of John James Audubon’s life and work through an Audubon Museum visit.
Your admission is included. Choose from several educational presentations: Friday evening,
learn from the Museum Curator about the birds John James Audubon drew in Kentucky.
Saturday morning/afternoon, advance your birdwatching skills with a “Birding Basics”
presentation and explore the woods on a guided birding hike. Saturday evening, gain info about
eagles in Kentucky from a Fish and Wildlife biologist and experience the park’s live bird of prey
program.
Registration must be made in advance: $45 for Ky Wild members; $50 for non-members;
minimum age to participate is 12. Van tours will take place Saturday at either 8 AM or 1:30 PM;
Sunday Van tour is 8 AM. You’ll receive a full itinerary upon registration.
Spaces are limited, so don’t delay, register today! Contact: Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 or
email to [email protected].