Event details
Artist & Ecologist Talk
Location
The Chapel
Category
Arts & Culture
Event Details
Get ready to dive into the world of grasslands through the lens of the iconic Eastern Bluebird!
Join ecologists from the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation and Dix Park 2025 Artist-in-Residence , Preston Montague for an immersive course celebrating and protecting grassland ecosystems through the lens of the iconic bluebird.
This session covers grassland ecology, the biodiversity supporting bluebird populations, and practical conservation steps—like planting native species, building habitats, and joining community science projects—led by Foundation staff.
Perfect for educators and nature lovers—no scientific experience needed, just curiosity and a desire to make a difference.
This program was developed in collaboration with Preston Montague, Dix Park 2025 Artist in Residence. As part of his residency, Preston is exploring how art and ecology intersect to deepen our connection with the natural world. This experience is one of several offerings that bring his vision to life through creative, place-based learning.
Registration
While free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required.
This program is free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors.
Register at the link above.
Know Before You Go
Chapel Address: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue
- Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
- Follow signs towards Chapel
- Parking is located in the lots next to and in front of the Chapel. ADA parking is available.
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.
Parking: ADA parking spaces for the Chapel are to the left and out front of the building. ADA parking spaces are available in all lots.
Chapel Entrance: Ramp and ADA push button activated door is located to the left of the front of the building.
Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the Chapel.
Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org.
