JOIN US AS WE UNVEIL OUR INAUGURAL BIRD IN 2024
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
In 2023, during the year of Alabama Birding, ALABAMA AUDUBON was discovered to be the oldest conservation nonprofit in Alabama by the Birmingham Historical Society—and we were named Best Nonprofit by the Best of Birmingham Awards! It’s an exciting time for us bird-lovers across the state.
Featuring live music by the Voodoo Saints, you can plan on having an evening filled with laughter and libations. Special thanks to Buffalo Rock and Cahaba Brewing Co. for contributing to the fun time. And, no one puts out a spread quite like The Happy Catering Company, so bring your appetite!
We hope you’ll join us as we leap into 2024 with the kickoff of our exciting new Bird of the Year program—we can hardly keep the secret to ourselves!
TICKETS / $75
SALES CLOSE JANUARY 31, 2024
By attending the ALABAMA AUDUBON Bird of the Year Gala, you are contributing directly to the success of our programs and research while taking a bold step forward in securing a better future for our birds, ourselves, and the sustainability of our natural world.
A portion of all tickets sold will be designated toward the sustainability of all ALABAMA AUDUBON programs and initiatives. Sales may close early if event reaches capacity.
2024 SPONSORS
We want to offer very special thanks to our sponsors— Bham Now, Cahaba Brewing Co., Buffalo Rock–Pepsi, and Birmingham Mountain Radio. We are so excited about this first event and your support means everything.
ABOUT THE BIRD OF THE YEAR
Our annual Bird of the Year gala honors a native bird species observed often in Alabama, either year-round or through regular migration.
The aim of this event is to highlight a bird that will benefit directly from our conservation programs, and/or is a bird that is particularly cherished by Alabama’s growing community of people who come together to celebrate birds or advocate for their protection.
As part of the celebration of this species, it will be featured in programming throughout the year and everyone will have the opportunity to learn much more about the species than what can be found in a field guide. The bird was chosen by our staff after having been a standout species throughout the preceding year—and we can’t wait to tell you the story!
CREATIVE BLACK TIE
What Is Creative Black Tie? We chose this dress code because we want to have fun!
Creative Black Tie allows you to add hints of your own personal style. Use different textures, prints, patterns, colors, or accessories to create your own fun and elegant look. And, if you have any more questions, here is a handy article that gives more info about what to expect—Creative Black Tie Style Guide.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
We are thrilled to have Bryant Whelan as our very first Bird of the Year artist!
Whelan is a mixed-media artist living in Fairhope, Alabama whose thematic work focuses on the interconnection of elements of nature reflected through lifecycle phenomena of flora and fauna, plant and sea life. Her artistic process combines drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and collage. Botanic ecoprinting is also a process used in Whelan’s work using a heat transfer method to create ghost-like imagery of leaves and flora gathered on nature walks.
Whelan received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Auburn University and is a member of Mississippi Art Colony. She has received numerous awards for her work and teaches workshops along the Gulf Coast. Her fine art can be found in galleries and private collections throughout the United States.
BRYANTWHELAN.COM
UNABLE TO ATTEND?
We really hope you can make the event, but if your calendar is full, you can still make an impact by giving to ALABAMA AUDUBON today.