An Evening with Author Christian Cooper

Christian Cooper is a NY Times best-selling author, with his debut memoir, Better Living Through Birding. He is also the Host and a Consulting Producer for National Geographic's hit series: Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper. Practically born with a pair of binoculars in his hands, he served as president of the Harvard Ornithological Club in his college days; currently as a vice president of New York City Audubon he advocates for greater, safer access to green spaces for all, with a focus on outreach to youth in underserved communities. A longtime activist on issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality, Christian combined his passions in the BLM graphic short story "It’s a Bird” from DC Comics, and he continues to seek synergy at the intersections of storytelling, progressivism, and environmentalism.

Doors open to for general admission at 6:00PM. Reqistration is required. Boswell Book Company will be onsite for book sales throughout the event. A book signing with the author will follow the public presentation. This event is hosted in collaboration with Urban Ecology Center and Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters.

6:30pm-7:30m

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This event is part of the Birds and Beyond series.

Birds and Beyond is an exciting series from the Wisconsin Academy in partnership with the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and Color in the Outdoors, set in Wisconsin’s diverse landscapes, taking place from August 2024 to March 2025 across various locations within the state. This immersive journey delves deep into the intricate world of birds and their connections to broader scientific topics, including water quality, conservation, climate change, and astronomy, as well as the arts and letters. This series will take place in four events in different regions of the state, with all events being live-streamed to a virtual audience, culminating in 2025 with a keynote presentation by esteemed naturalist Christian Cooper in Madison. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to go birding with the featured speakers in Wisconsin’s beautiful and birdy landscapes. These events will be inclusive and welcoming to both people new to birding from diverse communities, as well as longtime birders. Through Birds and Beyond, audiences are beckoned to forge interdisciplinary connections with Wisconsin’s avian inhabitants, fostering a deep-seated appreciation for the intricate web of life that encompasses birds, the environment, and humanity.

SERIES PARTNERS

Thank you to our Birds and Beyond series partners, the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and Color in the Outdoors.

SERIES SPONSORS

Thank you to our Birds and Beyond series sponsors, the Joy Trip Project, the Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Milwaukee Public Library, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the Feminist Bird Club, the International Crane Foundation, the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, Dane County Parks, Gathering Waters, Anonymous, Jay Handy, and Dr. Robert Mathieu and Margaret Brauer.

Anonymous Donors 

Jay Handy

Robert Mathieu and Margaret Braue