EVENT | Tannery Pond For the Birds | Presented by TPC

Tannery Pond Center presents: For the Birds
Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM – 8 PM Free

Exhibition – Lobby
June 1 – June 30

Gallery Hours: M-Th 10 AM – 4 PM, Sa 12-4 PM, Reception: June 13, 12-2 PM

We are presenting a special bird exhibition as part of our “For the Birds” day. The exhibit will be on display for the month of June. The display will include art from Tim Sauter (gourd creations), Ken Raiser (carved birds), and Jill Swinton (photography). Additional photographs were provided by Dean Bouton.
Workshop – Build a Birdhouse
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Class Fee: FREE but reservation required.

RSVP: call 518-251-2505 or email director@tannerypondcenter.org to reserve your spot.

Max Class Size: 15 (minimum age 5 years old, children 5-8 years old must be accompanied by an adult

Workshop Description: Students will take part in a hands-on workshop where they build a simple nest box designed specifically for Eastern Bluebirds. Using pre-cut wood pieces, students will assemble birdhouses while learning how small design choices—like hole size and placement—help support real wildlife. The activity connects basic building skills with an introduction to local wildlife and how people can help birds thrive in their environment.
Southern Adirondack Audubon Society – Information Table
Time: 1 – 4:30 PM

Visit the Southern Adirondack Audubon info table during the afternoon to learn about their latest projects, such as their new bird tracking tower they just installed in the Washington County Grasslands and their Birding Backpacks Library Loan program. Learn what native plants you can acquire to attract birds and pollinators to your garden and what programs and bird walks you can attend for free! We’ll be there from 1:00pm to 4:30pm in the lobby!
Tannery Talk – Bird Rockstars: The Wild World of Bird Courtship by Samantha Peck
Time: 2-3 PM with additional Q&A

Cost: Suggested donation $10, Free for Youth 18 & Younger

Talk Summary
Did you know birds can clap, backflip, tango, and inflate themselves? That some build 14 different nests so their mate can choose the one they like best? That some attract a mate using their armpits? Join us for a lively look at bird courtship as Dr. Samantha Carouso-Peck describes the weird and wild behaviors of birds from around the world when trying to attract mates, sometimes going so far as to risk their lives in pursuit of love. Learn about their elaborate songs and dances, acrobatic performances, over-the-top ornamentation, complex nest constructions, nuptial gift-giving, and more!
Movie – The Big Year
Time: 4:30 PM

Suggested Donation: $10, Free for all youth 18 & younger

Movie Summary: Three men facing different life challenges—midlife doubts, professional stagnation, and a sense of emptiness—decide to pursue a unique quest for revitalization. They compete to identify the greatest number of bird species across North America in a single year. This ambitious goal sparks a hilarious and unpredictable journey of self-discovery and unexpected camaraderie as they navigate the continent and confront their personal struggles.