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Painted Wings and Wild Things: A Celebration of Art, Nature & Place · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Painted Wings and Wild Things a Celebration of Art, Nature
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  and Place. Written by Matthias Warner. This article is being
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  read by an automated voice brought to you by Everlett. Art,
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  nature and community come together in a vibrant celebration as
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  Mendota hosts Painted Wings and Wild Things, a Celebration of Art,
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  Nature and Place. According to a press release, the one
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  day event honors the beauty of Illinois landscapes and BirdLife,
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  and marks the unveiling of two new public murals that
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  highlight the region's natural heritage. One mural is part of
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  the official Audubon Mural Project, drawing attention to threatened bird species,
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  while the second illustrates the ecology of Lake Cacusha's habitats,
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  capturing the diversity and interconnectedness of Illinois ecosystems. The murals
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  are funded by the National Endowment of the Arts and
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  the City of Mendota. According to the release, the celebration
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  invites residents and visitors alike to a full day of
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  engaging activities on Sunday, June fourteenth, starting with a nature
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  journaling class or birding walk at nine am around Lake Kakushasa.
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  A variety of activities continue from eleven am to four
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  pm in downtown Mendota, including live raptors and interactive nature
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  project tables, hands on art activities designed for all ages,
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  a photography exhibition at nine zero seven Washington Street hosted
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  by the Mendota Museum and Historical Society, and food trucks,
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  local restaurants and shopping. Painted Wings and wild Things offer
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  something for everyone, according to the release. From birders and
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  Audubon supporters to art enthusiasts and curious explorers, join the
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  community in celebrating the intersections of art, conservation, and place
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  through this unique and inspiring event. For full details of times, locations,
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  and registrations, visit