Night Hike with ZEISS Ambassador

Norman Bird Sanctuary

Join NBS naturalists and guest guide, Catherine Hamilton of ZEISS Nature Observation, for a special Night Hike at the Sanctuary!

Join guest guide, Catherine Hamilton of ZEISS, for a special Night Hike!We’ll begin with brief presentations from Catherine about her birding background and longtime connection to the Norman Bird Sanctuary and from Jay Manning, Assistant Direction of Conservation, on owling ethics.Then we’ll head out for an evening adventure on the trails. Utilizing ZEISS thermal imaging technology, attendees will experience the Sanctuary's trails and nocturnal wildlife like never before. We may even see an owl! About the GuideCatherine Hamilton holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Bennington College. She taught painting and drawing at RISD from 1997-2003 and has taught at other institutions and programs (Bennington College, Mass College of Art, Mass Audubon) throughout the 25 years she has been a professional artist.For the last several years she has been traveling and birding full time, leading wildlife tours, and serving as a US Ambassador for ZEISS Nature Observation. Working out of wildlife refuges, urban environments, research stations, and museum collections, Catherine has been following birds primarily through North, Central, and South America, making drawings and paintings. Her fine art can be found in private, corporate, and small museum collections in the US and abroad. Her bird illustrations can be found in publications like the recent Princeton University Press book “The Warbler Guide,” and in journals and magazines such as “Nature,” “Bird Observer,” and “Orion Magazine.” Catherine was also featured in the 2012 HBO documentary “Birders: the Central Park Effect.” Venue GuidelinesThe Norman Bird Sanctuary is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center. All proceeds directly support our mission to protect our 300-acre refuge for the benefit of wildlife and the community to enjoy. All guests are asked to respect the following guidelines:Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited.Outside beverages and seating are not permitted.Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Service dogs are permissible and must be on harness or leash, under the control of the handler, at all times. FAQThis educational event is recommended for all ages. We encourage layers and blankets as it may be chilly.Free parking will be available in the main lot at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Please navigate to 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842.Rain policy: This event has a rain date of Wednesday, December 4th. In the case of cancellation, refunds will be issued through Eventbrite.Refund policy: Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, tickets will be refunded through Eventbrite.To purchase tickets at the discounted Member price, join the Norman Bird Sanctuary today! <a href="https://normanbirdsanctuary.org/join-and-give/join-or-renew-membership/" title="https://normanbirdsanctuary.org/join-and-give/join-or-renew-membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit our website to join or renew your membership.</a>

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