SAS Special Holiday Program

Bird Woman Legacy: Preserving What is Threatened with Fortitude and Resolution

We are thrilled that Uschi Carpenter will be presenting our holiday program December 8th at the Emerson Center For The Arts & Culture.

In her presentation, Uschi will talk about her approach to nature photography and the interplay of images and words as they are reflected in her bird poetry. In addition, she will explore the threats to our birds and their habitats, and with her photographs pay tribute to our Montana birds. In her talk “Bird Woman’s Legacy – Preserving what is threatened with fortitude and resolution,” Uschi will highlight Sacajawea’s legacy and the role of “Bird Woman’s” spirit in the urgent work for conservation and habitat preservation. 
This event is free and open to the public

The Holiday Party starts at 6:00 PM. Enjoy refreshments, mingle with friends and acquaint yourself with all the SAS programs that your membership fees, donations, and volunteer hours accomplish year-after-year. It is truly something to celebrate!.

About Our Speaker

Uschi Carpenter is a photographer based in Missoula, Montana, who passionately pursues the art of turning birds into poetry with both images and words. It is her hope to reveal the healing power of birds by showcasing their beauty and to raise awareness for the need to protect their future in our wounded world.

Born and raised in Germany, Uschi studied language and literature in Germany, England, and the United States. In the long and hard winter of 1982/83, she wrote her master’s thesis in a cabin on the Madison River near Three Forks. After marrying a Bobcat in Virginia City in 1983, Uschi made a living teaching high school in Montana and working in international relations in Washington, DC.  She returned home to Montana in 2009, kissed the ground and never looked back.

Open Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to greet attendees, sell raffle tickets, collect donations and more. If you wish to volunteer, please email Brooke Everest at beverest124@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping us in this wonderful outreach opportunity!

For virtual attendance, please register at sacajaweaaudubon.org/program.

Attendees—whether in person or virtual—are encouraged to share their bird sightings at this and every monthly program.
SAS monthly programs are free and open to the public, featuring a special guest speaker the 2nd Monday of each month, September through May. For more information, contact Chris Nixon at  programs@sacajaweaaudubon.org.