Wildlife Artist to Teach Workshop at Rockefeller Institute
September 28, 2008
PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN – Combine a love of the outdoors with a passion for painting, and you get wildlife artist Duane Hada.
Hada, an experienced and energetic art instructor, avid outdoorsman and professional fly fishing guide, will teach a wildlife painting workshop Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain. The workshop is part of Art Escapes Fall 2008.
During the three-day workshop, Hada will teach students how to realistically and accurately depict various wildlife subjects in their natural habitats using water-based acrylic paint. Although workshop participants are not required to paint wildlife indigenous to the area, Hada prefers to stick with what he knows.
“There’s something about the soul, the spirit and the energy that goes through a painting once you have passion for it and knowledge of it,” Hada says. “You paint best with what you know.”
The primary themes of Hada’s paintings are fly-fishing and the wildlife and landscapes of the Ozark Mountains and White River. As a native of the Ozarks, Hada has been immersed in the region’s landscapes and its diverse plant and animal life his entire existence.
“Since I was a young man, I’ve observed natural beauty, and I’ve always been a wildlife lover. I think my paintings come from being a keen observer and just having the passion for wanting to try to duplicate what I see, especially if it’s wildlife or landscape,” Hada says.
In his paintings, Hada aims to make viewers feel as if they are part of a particular scene by placing the animal in a situation rather than simply painting a portrait of the animal. When a painting depicts an actual scene, Hada says, it comes to life.
“I think the thing that separates a good wildlife painter from someone who just paints a portrait of a wildlife subject is the ability to create that mood or feel or capture that special moment that we occasionally get to see in nature. I want my paintings to make others feel as if they were part of that environment.”
Hada has won numerous awards in the field of wildlife painting, including the Midsouth Watercolor Society Best of Show award in 2007. In addition, collectors and state agencies have prized Hada’s wildlife paintings for years. His work has been selected to appear on trout stamps, calendars, educational posters, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission trout license plate. In his most recent project, Hada is painting the waterway ecosystems of the state for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
“It’s fulfilling when someone that really knows wildlife sees my work and connects to the same inspiration and feeling that I put into it,” Hada says.
During Art Escapes Fall 2008, Hada will help participants achieve success and improvement in their wildlife painting, regardless of their skill levels. Those who are interested can register online at www.uawri.org
. A commuter workshop with lunch only is $325 and a commuter workshop with lunch and dinner is $400. The price of an all-inclusive workshop, which includes overnight accommodations at the Rockefeller Institute’s Lodge and Conference Center, ranges from $540 to $595, depending on the lodging option.
Duane Hada lives in the small Baxter County town of Cotter. He and his wife, Marlene, own and operate Rivertown Gallery, which features Duane’s original wildlife art and showcases the art of fly fishing and the Ozark landscape.
To learn more about Duane Hada and to view samples of his work, visit www.rivertowngallery.com.
Hada is one of three instructors for Art Escapes Fall 2008. The other workshops are Plein-Air Oil Painting with Bill Garrison and Watercolor Painting with Gloria Garrison. For more information about Art Escapes contact Julie Hall, program coordinator at the Rockefeller Institute, at (501) 727-6220 or jhall [at] uawri [dot] org.
For more information on the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute of the University of Arkansas System, visit www.uawri.org or call (501) 727-5435.
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September 19, 2008
Hands-on workshop will teach the core basics of camping, fishing and huntingÂ
Are you new to Arizona or would you like to learn more about how to participate in the exciting outdoor recreational opportunities that the state has to offer? The Arizona Game and Fish Department is hosting a weekend campout at Cataract Lake in the Coconino County Campground near Williams from Oct. 4-5.Â
The workshop is targeted at residents that are new to Arizona, and families and individuals who want to learn hands-on the basics of camping, fishing, hunting, how to prepare fish and game, and other outdoor activities. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday with registration, camp information and welcome. Classes will be offered throughout the day on a variety of topics focused on how to enjoy Arizona’s great outdoors. The day will conclude with instruction on how to prepare – and enjoy – a Dutch oven dinner and a campfire. Sunday will include an activity and wrap-up.Â
“We really want to reach those residents who have yet to experience the great Arizona outdoors. It’s a great opportunity for new residents, families or single parents who want to get outdoors, but don’t know how to get started,” says Arizona Game and Fish Public Information Officer Shelly Shepherd. “It will be a non-intimidating environment to learn the basics. We hope that participants will feel comfortable going out on their own after the workshop to enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities.”
The workshop is being hosted in cooperation with the Coconino County Parks and Recreation Department.
Cataract Lake and the Coconino County Campground are located on the west side of Williams, off of Interstate 40 at exit #161. From the exit, go north under the railroad tunnel and continue on for another ½ mile. The campground will be on the right hand side of the road, on the west side of the lake. The campground will accommodate trailers, campers or tents.
Workshop participants should pack appropriate clothing, be prepared for one night of camping, and should bring food, water, and snacks for the weekend. Participants that have their own fishing equipment or binoculars are encouraged to bring them. Â
For more information and to register for the workshop, contact the Game and Fish office in Flagstaff at (928) 774-5045. The deadline for registration is Sept. 30. The workshop will be limited to 50 people, and a nominal fee of no more than $10 will be required when participants arrive at camp.
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AUSTIN, Texas — An innovative public hunting opportunity for newcomers, the Mentored Hunting Permit, will launch this fall with a dove hunting workshop Sept. 19-20 at the Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area near Freeport, Texas.
The family-friendly event is designed to introduce participants to hunting and provide hands-on knowledge and experience for hunting dove and other game in Texas. u
The mentored hunting workshop will focus on teaching hunting skills, safety, ethics, game processing and preparation, elements of habitat management, and provide guidance and advice for hunting activities in the future. As part of the workshop, participants will be offered the opportunity to take part in a mentored dove hunt accompanied by an experienced hunter.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited to 20 participants. Information about the event, including registration form, is available on the TPWD Web site or by calling urban wildlife biologist Richard Heilbrun at 210-688-6444. Cost for the workshop is $35 and the Mentored Hunting Permit, which covers cost for access to the dove hunt, is $25.
Participants must also have a valid Texas hunting license and Texas Migratory Game Bird Stamp and have satisfied Hunter Education Certification requirements or purchase the Hunter Education Deferral prior to the weekend of Sept. 19.
“The mentored hunting program is intended to explore possible ways to increase hunter recruitment,” said Linda Campbell, director of public hunting with TPWD. “By offering these educational workshops and mentored hunting opportunities, we hope to provide an effective vehicle for people who are not from traditional hunting backgrounds to learn about and get started in hunting.”
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the new hunter recruitment initiative as a means of providing opportunities for people interested in participating in a multi-day hunter recruitment workshop on a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department WMA. Participation will be by reservation, on a first-come, first-served basis, and the fee for the Mentored Hunting Permit will be $25.
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LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Blue Mountain Fly Casters of Pendleton are sponsoring a fly fishing workshop on Saturday, June 14 at Frog Heaven Pond near Starkey. Designed for beginners, the workshop is open to anyone 14 years of age and older.
This hands-on workshop provides an opportunity to learn the basics techniques needed to get started in fly fishing. During the full day of hands-on fly fishing activities, participants will receive instruction in how to select and purchase equipment, attach leaders and flies using a variety of knots and the difference between wet and dry flies. Plenty of time will be spent honing casting techniques while actually fishing for trout. Lessons on how to land fish, catch and release techniques and fish cleaning will also be covered.
“This workshop lets people try fly fishing and decide if they like it before investing a lot of money in equipment ,” says Mary Hoverson, ODFW’s event coordinator. Flies, fly rods and all the supplies needed for the workshop will be provided by ODFW, although participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment to use if they want, added Hoverson.
Pre-registration is required for this event and space is limited. The $40 registration fee covers instruction, use of all necessary equipment, the chance to catch some trout, informational materials and lunch. All workshop participants must have a valid Oregon angling license to participate. Daily angling licenses will be available to purchase at the workshop at a cost of $12.00.
This is one of several workshops being offered around the state under ODFW’s Passport to the Outdoors Program. Registration forms and more information about this and other upcoming workshops, are available at ODFW’s website at http;//www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/ or by contacting Darlene Sprecher at (503) 947-6025 or Mary Hoverson at (541) 962-1826.Â
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HARRISBURG - With summer recess for schools just around the corner, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is announcing a series of exciting wildlife education workshops for educators and scout and youth group leaders in June. The three programs, which are Act 48-approved for educators and include standards-based activities to help address the Environment and Ecology Standards, are Wild about Owls, WILD about Watersheds and WILD about Schoolyard Habitat.
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WILD About Owls: June 11, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at the Game Commission’s Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area along Hopeland Road, two miles south of Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon County. This one-day workshop will examine owls in Pennsylvania, and feature Game Commission biologists. Participants also will watch agency biologists banding barn owls nesting at Middle Creek. For more information or to register, contact Theresa Alberici, Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Education specialist, at talberici [at] state [dot] pa [dot] us. There is no charge for this workshop.
WILD about Schoolyard Habitats: June 19, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center in Reading. This one-day workshop explores ways to utilize large and small schoolyards as outdoor classrooms, and identifies methods and specific plants to help attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife to schoolyards. Workshop participants will even have an opportunity to apply for a small grant to start schoolyard projects! For more information, contact Theresa Alberici, Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Education specialist, at talberici [at] state [dot] pa [dot] us. There is no charge for this workshop, which is sponsored by the Game Commission, Nolde Forest EE Center and DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks.
WILD about Watersheds: This two-day workshop will be held June 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Olewine Nature Center at Wildwood Lake Sanctuary, off Industrial Road, in Harrisburg, and June 26, at 8 a.m. at the Fish and Boat Commission Boat Launch north of the Fort Hunter Mansion on Front Street, and conclude by 4 p.m. The first day will include classroom and hands-on activities that can be done indoors or outdoors to help students learn about watersheds. The second day will “immerse” participants in the watershed as they canoe the Susquehanna River, making stops at different locations to learn about Native Americans along the river, and about the reintroduction of American shad, bald eagles and peregrine falcons to the watershed. Participants also will survey aquatic insects to evaluate water quality. Pack a lunch and plenty of drinking water and dress for outdoor activities. Pre-registration is required, and arrangements can be made by calling the Wildwood Lake Sanctuary at (717) 221-0292. There is a $25 per person fee, which covers two days of instruction, educational materials, canoes, paddles, life jackets and shuttle service.
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