Beat the heat and enjoy a light lunch from the Museum or bring your own while learning about the different birds found regularly in The Art Garden. Andrew Bell* will talk about the birds he has seen during his twelve years as The Art Garden’s head gardener. Local bird photographer Michel Turner will provide photographs of each bird, and Andrew will also point out the many native plants that draw the birds to the garden. 

 Beverages and dessert will be served. 

 *Andrew is an active birder and a Regional Reviewer of submitted bird data for the eBird project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Andrew owns Sustainable Solutions landscaping company and Elephant Valley Nursery. He oversaw the installation of plants in The Art Garden in 2011 and has continued to manage it since its inception. 

This event is open to MMA Garden Circle members. Not a Garden Circle member? Learn more about the Garden Circle and our Affinity Circles here. To check your current MMA Membership status, contact Leslie Petrus Kennedy, Associate Director for Member Services, at lkennedy@msmuseumart.org or 601-965-9914.