[Nhcoll-l] Upcoming Collecting and Preservation Class!

[George Dante]

Good afternoon,

We'd like to let everyone know about this upcoming INHA class which will be
part of a series called "Expedition Experiences."

*Upcoming Course: Expedition Experiences - Birds*
Presented by *The Institute for Natural History Arts*

Get ready to step into the field and experience ornithology like never
before! *Expedition Experiences – Birds* takes students on an exciting
journey through the history and hands-on techniques of collecting and
preserving bird specimens, all in an immersive outdoor camp setting.
Whether you're setting mist nets at dawn or preparing study skins by the
campfire, this course brings science to life in the wild.


*Dates:* Day 1 – June 21 | Day 2 – June 22
*Location:* INHA’s Catskill Biological Field Station, Andes, NY
*Duration:* 2-day course
*Course Fee:* $1,150.00


*Course Overview*

Led by renowned field ornithologist and museum specialist Dr. Peter
Capainolo, *Expedition Experiences – Birds* invites students into the
fascinating world of bird collecting and preservation. Set in a rustic,
outdoor camp inspired by historic zoological expeditions, this immersive
course blends scientific discovery with hands-on practice. Participants
will learn the history and significance of ornithological specimen
collection while gaining practical experience preparing bird skins,
skeletons, eggs, and more.

By the end of the course, students will walk away with not only a deeper
appreciation for the science and artistry behind bird specimen preservation
but also the real-world skills to work with museum-quality materials.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a science enthusiast eager to explore
a lesser-known corner of natural history, this course offers a unique and
rewarding adventure into the field of avian research.


*What You’ll Learn:*

 Explore the *history and science of bird collecting* for research and
museums.

   - Gain *hands-on experience* preparing:
      - Avian study skins
      - Skeletal specimens
      - Wet specimens
      - Blown eggs
   - Learn techniques used by *field ornithologists*, past and present.
   - Discover the *tools, traps, and methods* of bird procurement (no live
   collection).
   - Enjoy immersive instruction in a *270-acre outdoor setting* with
   rustic camp vibes.
   - Take home your own preserved specimens to keep the learning going.

*No birds will be collected during this course and specimens used are
either non-protected domestic species or specimens held under federal and
state salvage/education permits. Permit numbers are available upon request.

Camping on site available!


*About the Instructor:*

Dr. Peter Capainolo has had an interest in Natural History, particularly
ornithology, since boyhood. At age eighteen, he was granted one of the
first falconry licenses issued by New York State. He studied zoology and
practiced falconry under renowned ornithologist Heinz Meng at the State
University of New York, College at New Paltz, and subsequently earned
undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology. A strong proponent of field
and specimen-based research and education, he is currently Senior Museum
Specialist in the Department of Ornithology at the American Museum of
Natural History in New York City and adjunct professor of biology at the
City College of the City University of New York. He serves on the New York
State Falconry Advisory Board, and on the advisory board and as Curator of
Birds of the Institute for Natural History Arts.  He is the author and
co-author of books and scientific papers on zoology, ornithology, ecology,
and medicine.

Follow Link:

https://www.naturalhistoryarts.org/event-details/expedition-experiences-birds-2






George A. Dante, Jr., BA, FLS, FINHA

George Dante Studios LLC

192 Lackawanna Ave. Unit 104

Woodland Park, NJ 07424

P: 973 890 1516

E: george at georgedantestudios.com




The Institute for Natural History Arts, Inc

President & Founder

192 Lackawanna Ave. Unit 104

Woodland Park, NJ 07424

P: 973 890 1516

E: gdante.inha at gmail.com

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