In 2019 wildlife artist, naturalist and birder Michael Boardman was selected to be Arctic National Wildlife refuge’s artist in residence. His residency was spent studying and sketching the variety of birds nesting on the coastal plain with ornithologists working to record threats to these birds. Michael will share stories about the migratory birds that breed in the arctic, its unique natural history and why we should be invested in preserving its wilderness character, all through his sketches and artwork.

St. Francis Room Ketchum Library