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typically have several presentations scheduled, and here are the details.
Some of these are open to the public and some are not.
2025/2026
Presentation Schedule |
Date
& Time |
Topic |
Description |
Location |
| January 14th
- 9:30am |
Loon Magic -
The Life Cycle of the Common Loon |
As an icon of the north-country,
the Loon has created magic for all who have enjoyed his antics and
that magical “call of the wild”. Polk City Iowa writer/photographer
Ty Smedes will lecture about the life history of the Loon, and will
share many stunning images. Ty has made many trips to the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota, where he has captured iconic
images of a female loon, on the nest, with youngsters riding on
her back, and even the male feeding the young, as they rest there.
Ty will share many anecdotes and will show how a nature photographer
pre-visualizes and plans a wilderness photography trip. Join us
for an exciting and educational presentation! |
Lime Creek Nature
Center - Mason City - Cerro Gordo Co. - Conservation Coffee Club |
| January
18th - 9:00am |
Raptors of The
Midwest |
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through during migration. Join us for
an educational presentation where you will learn about the hawks,
falcons, eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate
through on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll
discuss their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they
seek, and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their
young. You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds
of prey, when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course
there will be many colorful photos to help with identification!
|
Mississippi
River Distilling Company - Celebration Center - LeClaire Eagle Days |
| January 20th
- 7:00pm |
Loon Magic -
The Life Cycle of the Common Loon |
As an icon of the north-country,
the Loon has created magic for all who have enjoyed his antics and
that magical “call of the wild”. Polk City Iowa writer/photographer
Ty Smedes will lecture about the life history of the Loon, and will
share many stunning images. Ty has made many trips to the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota, where he has captured iconic
images of a female loon, on the nest, with youngsters riding on
her back, and even the male feeding the young, as they rest there.
Ty will share many anecdotes and will show how a nature photographer
pre-visualizes and plans a wilderness photography trip. Join us
for an exciting and educational presentation! |
Franklin Avenue
Senior Center, Des Moines - Des Moines Audubon |
| February 18th
- 11:30am |
Voyage to the
Bottom of the World |
In December of 2014,
Ty Smedes spent almost a month exploring the southern reaches of
the globe on the Expedition ship Ortelius. The first stop was the
Falkland Islands, the site of the largest Black-browed Albatross
colony in the world, numbering 220,000 breeding pairs. In addition,
Rockhopper Penguin pairs were breeding in various places among the
albatross. Next stop was South Georgia Island, the diamond in the
Southern Ocean's crown jewels of Sub-Antarctic islands, a spectacular
glaciated landscape home to some of the greatest wildlife densities
found anywhere on earth. Ty will take us ashore to visit the huge
Fur Seal Colonies and to witness the titanic struggle between bull
Elephant Seals, each battling to become beach-master. We will visit
King Penguin colonies numbering 335,000 pairs or more. We’ll
see and hear their struggles to survive in a challenging climate,
where some of the roughest seas in the world meet. This island,
just 100 miles long and with 100 million birds, is the most wildlife-rich
island on the planet! Along the Antarctic Peninsula, we will visit
dazzling blue icebergs in shapes that defy the imagination. This
stunning landscape hosts several penguin species and the leopard
seals that hunt them - framed by a backdrop of endless glaciers
and spectacular mountain scenics. Join us for this educational and
visually stunning presentation about this beautiful and wildlife-rich
part of the world. |
Grimes Nature
Center - Marshall County OWLS |
| March 5th -
10:30am |
Loon Magic -
The Life Cycle of the Common Loon |
As an icon of the north-country,
the Loon has created magic for all who have enjoyed his antics and
that magical “call of the wild”. Polk City Iowa writer/photographer
Ty Smedes will lecture about the life history of the Loon, and will
share many stunning images. Ty has made many trips to the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota, where he has captured iconic
images of a female loon, on the nest, with youngsters riding on
her back, and even the male feeding the young, as they rest there.
Ty will share many anecdotes and will show how a nature photographer
pre-visualizes and plans a wilderness photography trip. Join us
for an exciting and educational presentation! |
Story County
OWLS - Farland Park Nature Center |
| March 12th -
TBD |
Voyage to the
Bottom of the World |
In December of 2014,
Ty Smedes spent almost a month exploring the southern reaches of
the globe on the Expedition ship Ortelius. The first stop was the
Falkland Islands, the site of the largest Black-browed Albatross
colony in the world, numbering 220,000 breeding pairs. In addition,
Rockhopper Penguin pairs were breeding in various places among the
albatross. Next stop was South Georgia Island, the diamond in the
Southern Ocean's crown jewels of Sub-Antarctic islands, a spectacular
glaciated landscape home to some of the greatest wildlife densities
found anywhere on earth. Ty will take us ashore to visit the huge
Fur Seal Colonies and to witness the titanic struggle between bull
Elephant Seals, each battling to become beach-master. We will visit
King Penguin colonies numbering 335,000 pairs or more. We’ll
see and hear their struggles to survive in a challenging climate,
where some of the roughest seas in the world meet. This island,
just 100 miles long and with 100 million birds, is the most wildlife-rich
island on the planet! Along the Antarctic Peninsula, we will visit
dazzling blue icebergs in shapes that defy the imagination. This
stunning landscape hosts several penguin species and the leopard
seals that hunt them - framed by a backdrop of endless glaciers
and spectacular mountain scenics. Join us for this educational and
visually stunning presentation about this beautiful and wildlife-rich
part of the world. |
EB Lyons Nature
Center - Dubuque - Dubuque Audubon |
| October 15th
- 7:00pm |
Loon Magic -
The Life Cycle of the Common Loon |
As an icon of the north-country,
the Loon has created magic for all who have enjoyed his antics and
that magical “call of the wild”. Polk City Iowa writer/photographer
Ty Smedes will lecture about the life history of the Loon, and will
share many stunning images. Ty has made many trips to the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota, where he has captured iconic
images of a female loon, on the nest, with youngsters riding on
her back, and even the male feeding the young, as they rest there.
Ty will share many anecdotes and will show how a nature photographer
pre-visualizes and plans a wilderness photography trip. Join us
for an exciting and educational presentation! |
Ames Public
Library - Big Bluestem Audubon |
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