04/15/2023 5th Annual Virginia Osprey Festival

9:00 am – 4:00 pm in Town Hill, Colonial Beach, Virginia at the intersection of Colonial Ave. and Washington Ave.
Ospreys are abundant in Colonial Beach in the spring and summer. There are 50 plus nesting platforms, man-made structures and tree nests in its 2.6 square mile area. As ospreys return from their wintering grounds in late February and early March, the sky is filled with their presence and their song. They signal the beginning of spring and summer in Colonial Beach and excitement is literally in the air. Residents share their excitement with each other as they witness these magnificent raptors bringing sticks to their nests and preparing for the purpose of their return, raising a new clutch of chicks. More information coming soon! www.virginiaospreyfestival.org/

06/22 Willistown Conservation Trust

Celebrate the release of The Secret Life of the Sea Otter with illustrator Kate Garchinsky in an outdoor event at Rushton Farm of the Willistown Conservation Trust. Book Reading, Art Project & Purple Martin banding hosted by Rushton Nature Keepers (RNK). The goal of RNK (still for children ages 7-12) is to provide youth with abundant opportunities to develop a meaningful relationship with the earth, which will fuel a lifelong desire to safeguard the environment.

CELEBRATING THE SECRET LIFE OF THE SLOTH

5/27 Book Reading & Art Class – Rushton Nature Center, Willistown Conservation Trust, Willistown, PA

5/22 F undraiser for the Logan Hugh Memorial Fund – #LoveForLoganHugh Silent Auction at 1723 Vineyards, Landenberg, PA

4/24 Independent Bookstore Day! Book Signing at Main Point bookstore, Wayne, PA

*All events will be held outdoors unless otherwise noted.

9/22 Irvine Nature Center, MD with author Rob Bierregaard

10/2 Bat Night at the Tree House – A CELEBRATION OF BATS AND HOW WE CAN PROTECT THEM

10/6 PumpkinFest at Irvine Nature Center, MD

10/18 Let’s Play Books, Emmaus PA

Welcome illustrator Kate Garchinsky to the shop for her new book, The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat.

11/3 nErD Camp Long Island Book Fair

08/11 Cape Henlopen State Park, DE

Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11am – 12pm
Seaside Nature Center
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes, DE 19958
Call (302) 645-6852 for details.
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07/23 EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS
Monday, July 23, 2018 from 10am-12pm
Monique Johnson Anacostia River Center
1520 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
Call 202-479-4505 for details.
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Martha’s Vineyard Book Tour

07/30 EDGARTOWN Public Library
Monday, July 30 from 7pm-8pm
26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA 02539
Call 508-627-4221 for more information.
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08/01 CHAPPAQUIDDICK Community Center
Wednesday, August 1 from 7pm-8:30pm
180 Chappaquiddick Road, Edgartown, MA 02539
Call 508-627-8222 for details.
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08/02 CAPE POGE Wildlife Refuge Osprey Tour
Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Space is limited to 8 ppl per tour.
Dike Road, Chappaquiddick Island
Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02539
Call 508-627-7689 to reserve a slot.
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08/03 WEST TISBURY Free Public Library
Friday, August 3, 2018 from 4pm-5pm
1042 State Road, West Tisbury, MA
Call 508-693-3366 for more information.
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05/20 Willistown Conservation Trust

Celebrate the release of Belle’s Journey with author Rob Bierregaard and illustrator Kate Garchinsky in an outdoor event at Rushton Farm of the Willistown Conservation Trust. Book Reading, Art Project & Guided Nature Walk hosted by Rushton Nature Keepers (RNK). The goal of RNK (still for children ages 7-12) is to provide youth with abundant opportunities to develop a meaningful relationship with the earth, which will fuel a lifelong desire to safeguard the environment.

November 11, 2017 Red Fox Book Talk at the DVOC/Academy of Natural Sciences

Hosted by Kate Garchinsky Author/Illustrator and DVOC – The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club

Where: The Academy of Natural Sciences Meeting Room
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Peer into the secret life of a local illustrator of children’s nature stories at the next meeting of the DVOC (Delaware Valley Ornithological Club!In this visual presentation, local bird artist and children’s illustrator, Kate Garchinsky, will lead us through the creation of her narrative non-fiction books for children. She’ll share her step-by-step process, from field research, to specimen studies, to dummy sketches, to color art. We’ll get some sneak previews of Kate’s future nature titles, including an osprey book with DVOC member Dr. Rob Bierregaard, her next “Secret Life” bat book with Laurence Pringle, and some very recent work on the Carolina parakeet.

October 8-11, 2017

The Art & Craft of Nature Writing and Illustration Retreat

What? A working retreat for writers and illustrators (aspiring, or published) with an interest in nature stories and a need to unplug. Faculty and guests include Kate Garchinsky, Julie Zickefoose, Laurence Pringle, Mary Colgan, Karen Boss, and Rob Bierregaard
When? Sunday, October 8 at 5:00pm through Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00pm.
Where? The Highlights Foundation
Why? Because our work matters.

5/12 Willistown Junior Birding Club Book Event

What: The Secret Life of the Red Fox Book Signing and Art Workshop

When: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:30-6:30pm

Where: Rushton Woods Preserve, 911 Rushton Woods Preserve, Delchester Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19355 MAP

Why: This charming children’s book gives a beautifully illustrated look into the lives of foxes. Illustrator, Kate Garchinsky, will give a drawing lesson at RWP, all kids will receive a signed copy of the book (to be included in registration fee). Must pre-register by April 28th with Blake Goll 610-353-2562, ext.20 or bhg@wctrust.org. Or use the SignUp Genius website

How Much? FEE (info coming soon)

What’s the Junior Birding Club? Club Membership is $25/family for the year. Non-members pay on a per-program basis ($5 per child). Programs include birding trips, arts and crafts, bird banding, owl banding, butterfly and bat counts.

4/29 Book Reading and Nature Walk

What: Storytime and Local Nature Walk

When: Saturday, April 29, 2017 10am-12pm

Where: Big Blue Marble Bookstore 551 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 MAP

Why: Join local children’s author Anna Forrester (Bat Count) and illustrator Kate Garchinsky (The Secret Life of the Red Fox) for a special Earth Week storytime featuring local wildlife stories, followed by a nature walk in Carpenter’s Woods a few blocks away.

How much? FREE

Bring: walking shoes, and binoculars if you have them

4/28 Philadelphia Science Festival Book Reading

What: Star Party Storytime at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

When: Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:30pm

Where: Visitor Center, USFWS John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153 MAP

Why: Come to storytime for a special nighttime reading of The Secret Life of the Red Fox by illustrator Kate Garchinsky. Join the biggest stargazing party in the region as area astronomers provide tours of the night sky that will unlock the wonders of the universe. First 20 kids receive a free fox poster! (Ltd 1 per household)