As a passionate advocate for Pacific Flyway migratory birds and the refuges that support them, Mary uses photography to keep wildlife “at the table” in conversations about water, habitat, and climate.
Our hour-long lesson begins with a discussion of migrating birds such as sandhill cranes, snow geese and pintail ducks.
When I first saw the exquisite photo by Dan Streiffert on the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Facebook page I was mesmerized.
For two enriching weeks, I had the privilege of serving as the Friends of Malheur NWR 2024 Artist in Residence, teaching the eager children of Harney County how to create art that celebrated birds. Student artwork will be displayed in town during the annual Bird Festival.
I am an artist and art teacher living in Vancouver, Washington. My teaching career spans grades K-12 in art. I have taught art at international schools for over 10 years and in public schools in Alaska for 11 years.
