Nebraska Bird Partnership

Internationally-renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore will be the featured speaker at the 2010 Peacemaking Workshop in Lincoln on March 26th. As he shares his photographs and experiences, he will direct attention to what we all can do, both locally and globally, to care for the earth and its resources.

Witnessing Change: A Call for Action

Friday, March 26 -2:00 PM

Nebraska Wesleyan University, Olin Hall, Olin B Lecture Hall

A top wildlife and nature photographer turns his lens on us, asking whether we value wildlife for its own sake, or only to the degree that it can produce things for us. In this critical 11th hour, Sartore sounds a warning bell and a convincing call for change. This includes images and discussion of some of North America's most endangered species.

Grounded: A Reflection on the Use of Life and Land

Friday, March 26 - 7:00 PM

First United Methodist Church, 2723 N. 50th St. Lincoln, NE

When Joel Sartore's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, this National Geographic photographer who had traveled the world for 18 years knew it was time to stay home. His wife's illness triggered a reconnection with family and with the reason Sartore takes pictures: to show people that wild places and Earth's creatures need and deserve protection.