Taxidermy Demonstration & Drawing Workshop with Gotham Taxidermy and NYC Plover Project

​Join us on Sunday, June 14th at 10:00 AM for a collaborative Taxidermy Demonstration & Drawing workshop led Gotham Taxidermy, in partnership with NYC Plover Project, at the Arverne East Nature Preserve's Coastal Conservation Center! 

​Watch and learn about the intricate process of preserving animals, a combination of art and science. After a demonstration of this practice, attendees will then work with taxidermy and study skins as inspiration to create unique drawings.

​This will help us see birds with deeper appreciation and reverence for their artistry and anatomy. No previous birding or artistic experience is required-all are welcome! Light refreshments will be available.

​Entry is pay-what-you wish, and donations will help NYC Plover Project fund community and educational programming. Please send donations to give.nycploverproject.org/campaign/747183/donate.

​All are welcome, no experience necessary. RSVP required; space is limited.

​Taxidermy specimens are legally and sustainably sourced. The bird you’ll see at this event is being preserved for an educational display. A sourcing statement can be seen at gothamtaxidermy.com/about.

​All study skins/drawing specimens are sustainably sourced and provided by Local Nature Lab.

​No animals are harmed for the sake of art.