North Shore nature photographer Phil Ellin presents an exhibition of his work, “Avians on Parade,” at the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center, August 1 through September 12, 2010. The artist will introduce his work at a free opening reception on Sunday, August 1, at 2:30 p.m. at the Joppa Flats Education Center. A portion of all purchases made during the exhibit helps to support Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats.
Phil Ellin is a prize winning nature and wildlife photographer who has been involved with nature photography for nearly 30 years. He is also an experienced nature photography teacher, having taught adult education courses and workshops for several years. His work has appeared in various venues including The Nature Company, Harvard University, and Boston City Hall. Many of his photographs are hanging in homes and offices throughout the country.
Mass Audubon is the largest conservation organization in New England, caring for 34,000 acres of conservation land and providing education programs for 200,000 children and adults annually. Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org.
