Students invited to compete in poetry contest
INDIANA — The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation present “Poetry Out Loud” in partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission. During the 2020/21 school year, schools are invited to participate in classroom and school-wide contests (virtual or in-person), advancing to a state competition in March 2021. State champions will advance to the national finals, to take place in April 2021, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be distributed. High schools wishing to participate in Poetry Out Loud should register by December 11 at in.gov/arts/2560.htm. The Indiana Arts Commission will work with interested schools to include them in the official Poetry Out Loud program. Schools that are not in the official program may conduct their own contests using the online resources. Contact Stephanie Haines at [email protected] or visit poetryoutloud.org for more information.
Indiana Audubon offers owl banding demonstrations
PORTER — Indiana Audubon is partnering with the Indiana Dunes National Park to offer saw-whet owl banding demonstrations again this fall. Owl banding demonstrations will be offered on select nights through the banding season from October 15- November 15 at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. State Road 49. Pre-registration is required to limit public gathering sizes. In 2020, owl banding demonstrations will follow social distancing guidelines and take place outside the Visitor Center. Pre-registered participants must bring their own lawn chairs, cool weather clothing, and a mask. Each demonstration begins at 7p.m. (6 p.m. in November) and involves a chance to learn about the more than 10-year research project in the Indiana Dunes, and an opportunity to see the tiny saw-whet owl in person. Registration requires a $5 donation towards the research project and can be done by visiting indianaaudubon.org/events. Each demonstration night is limited to 10 people, and spaces will fill fast. Special live streaming events will also be hosted throughout the season. All banding nights are weather dependent. For more information about the banding program and the public demonstration nights, contact executive director, Brad Bumgardner, at [email protected].
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