Jack Hanna Brooke Moore This is truly sad to hear. I (News Director Joel Brantingham) had a chance to meet and interview him a couple years ago or so when Jack was a special guest of Cope Environmental. He had SO many great things to say about Cope. Our best to Jack's family. Thanks for everything Jack!!

As Seen from the Trail - Judy B. captured turtles at Lucky's pond sunning themselves on a log. Have you seen our turtle friends sunbathing on the trails yet this spring? Do you have photos from on the trail at CEC? Send them to [email protected] to be featured!

As Seen from the Trail - Have you seen this beautiful new addition to the bird viewing area? Friend of CEC, Jim Parliament, brought us this pagoda style feeder from his old office. Thank you, Jim! Have photos taken at CEC? Send them to [email protected] to be featured!

This week, and every day, we celebrate our volunteers! Thank you to all of our volunteers as we celebrate National Volunteer Week - The support you provide with your time and talent is invaluable! #NationalVolunteerWeek

Every week we will be showcasing some of the artists of our “Celebrate Birds Through Art” exhibit! Earlham College student, Caleigh Z., and CHS Student, Caleb R., shared their artistic skills through ceramic art! Display is free and open to the public - Stop by today!

As Seen from the Trail - Amanda J. spotted this Yellow Trout Lily on the trails next to a fallen Ash tree. What wildflowers have you spotted on the trails so far this Spring? Do you have photos from on the trail at CEC? Send them to [email protected] to be featured!

Every week we will be showcasing some of the artists of our “Celebrate Birds Through Art” exhibit! Centerville High School provided many great pieces to our show - Stop by and see their work! Display is free and open to the public - Please wear a mask while in the Center.

As Seen from the Trail - The wetlands are buzzing with activity between the Red-wing Blackbirds perching on the cattail reeds and the Spring-peepers singing their songs. Do you have photos from on the trail at CEC? Send them to [email protected] to be featured!

Check out more art from the “Celebrate Birds Through Art” exhibit! Photography is a large part of our show. Featured here are pieces by Walt Bistline (Swan), Jim Chagares (Wood Duck), and Eugenia Mills (Green Herons). Display is free and open to the public from 9am-3pm M-Sat!

CEC Birdathon 2021 starts TODAY! Thank you to @3Rivers Federal Credit Union for presenting this event! We are so excited to start birding & seeing your observations - all in support of Cope Environmental ! 🐦 Check out charity.pledgeit.org/CECBirdathon to register, donate, and join the fun!

Take part in the CEC Birdathon 2021 AND The Cornell Lab's Global Big Day! Track your birding on your checklist on May 8, 2021 and report the day's observations to ebird.org/globalbigday to support conservation worldwide. 🐦#globalbigday

As Seen from the Trail - The trail is blooming to life with flowering trees, wildflowers, and the sounds of spring. Taking photos while on the trails? Send your photos to [email protected] to be featured!

The CEC Birdathon 2021 ends THIS Sunday, May 23! We are so thankful for all your support & engagement with our 2nd Annual CEC Birdathon. We have surpassed last year’s event with over 80 birders, 20 teams, and over $33k raised! Thank you for getting outside with us! #CECBirdathon

As Seen from the Trail - Penny A. spotted a Magnolia Warbler on the Homestead side of the property around this time last year. Have you had a cool bird encounter on the trails? Do you have photos from on the trail at CEC? Send them to [email protected] to be featured!

The time to count your birds for the CEC Birdathon may be over, but the results are still in progress! Check out the live results at charity.pledgeit.org/CECBirdathon & make sure to mail, email, or bring in your Final Report forms by June 1, 2021 for awarding consideration! #CECBirdathon

We had a great visit from Cope Environmental today that supported our study on animals. Starr Elementary

We are so thrilled to start sharing our birder's progress from CEC Birdathon 2021! As return birders this year, the Great Grand Copes (great grandchildren of Jim & Helen Cope) were among our youngest birders. Way to go Great Grand Copes! You are expert birders in the making! 🐦

As Seen from the Trail - Jenilee B. captured this photo of a Bullfrog blending into a pond. What amphibian friends have you spotted on the trails? Do you have photos from on the trail at CEC? Send them to [email protected] to be featured!

While we are still tabulating results, we would like to send a BIG thank you to our Birdathon 2021 Sponsor - 3Rivers FCU ! Support from 3Rivers has helped us to get outside and bring nature education to our community with the CEC Birdathon 2021.

We are excited to bring the Richmond Art Museum Secret Garden Tour to Cope Environmental Center! Save the date and get your tickets today at RichmondArtMuseum.org or by calling 765-966-0256.