This public garden opened in the Southern US in 1976. Where are we?

This public garden opened in the Southern US in 1976. Where are we? A Disney World B Yew Dell Botanical Gardens C Atlanta Botanical Garden The garden opened three years after Atlantans proposed a botanical garden and has been expanding its attractions and educational offerings ever since. Our homepage image shows the Garden Lights, Holiday … Read more

John James Audubon is well known for his true-to-life paintings of birds. What other works of art did he have success with?

John James Audubon is well known for his true-to-life paintings of birds. What other works of art did he have success with? A Clay pottery B Sculptures of presidents C Deathbed sketches Before he was the premier bird man, Audubon went bankrupt and was thrown in debtors’ prison. Afterwards, to make ends meet, he found … Read more

How did the Christmas Bird Count start?

How did the Christmas Bird Count start? A As a contest for kids B As an Audubon family tradition C As a bird hunt Before the 20th century, some North Americans organized ‘Christmas side hunts’ in which participants would choose sides, then compete to bag as many birds as possible. In 1900, ornithologist Frank Chapman … Read more

Which organization is responsible for holding the annual Christmas Bird Count?

Which organization is responsible for holding the annual Christmas Bird Count? A Young Ornithologists of America B National Audubon Society C American Bird Conservancy The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count starts on December 14 annually and runs until January 5. Conducted entirely by volunteers, it’s the largest citizen science project in the world. It … Read more