Dear Friends
Thanks to all of you for your generous support of our Anniversary Season Campaign last year. In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the publication of the first Peterson Field Guide and the 40th anniversary of the founding of RTPI, we enjoyed a record-setting year. We doubled the number of RTPI members compared to last year and more than tripled individual giving!
Your support is vital to honor the legacy of our dad, to provide our growing number of visitors an unparalleled museum experience and to nurture the next generation of artists whose art likewise matters to the planet. We cannot wait for you to experience this year's lineup of exhibitions, programs and events. We are looking forward to seeing you at RTPI soon.
With much appreciation,
Tory C. Peterson
Lee Allen Peterson Board Member Board Member
In 1974, Barbara Peterson accompanied her husband to the annual dinner of the Explorers Club. That year, Roger was awarded the Explorers Medal, the Club’s highest honor, which recognizes individuals for their extraordinary contributions directly in the field of exploration, scientific research, or to the welfare of humanity. Following a program about his worldwide travels, the award was presented to Roger as an artist, naturalist, and explorer whose own ethic helped develop a new environmental consciousness.
The Explorers Club is a multidisciplinary society dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation.
Headquartered in New York City with a community of Chapters around the world, The Explorers Club has been supporting scientific expeditions of all disciplines, and uniting members in the bonds of good fellowship for over a century.
The Explorers Medal is just one of many that Roger was awarded during his lifetime. Other honors include the Linné Gold Medal from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (1976), a Gold Medal from the World Wildlife Fund (1972), the Audubon Conservation Medal (1971), and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, bestowed on him by the late President Jimmy Carter in 1980.
The Anniversary Season Highlights
The Anniversary Season was exceptional on many fronts. In addition to the large increases in memberships and individual giving, total museum attendance grew by 22%. In fact, since 2019, the last full year prior to the pandemic, RTPI has increased the number of visitors by a whopping 360%. Roughly half our visitors come from beyond Chautauqua County, underscoring our commitment to help drive tourism to our community.
Amy Tan.
Photo: Robert Houser
Clearly, our idea of Art that Matters to the Planet matters to a large and growing number of people. In 2024, we hosted a total of nine exhibitions, featuring the work of Roger Tory Peterson, our artists-in-residence, our Plein Air Festival artists, and some of the most dynamic contemporary artists from across the country – including Amy Tan. Most know Ms. Tan as a world-renowned, bestselling author. Last year, she published a book titled, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. RTPI was the only museum to invite Ms. Tan to exhibit her journals and original sketches, which tell the story of her falling in love with birds through the lens of art and writing.
Since the adoption of our new strategic plan in 2021, our programs and events are fast becoming treasured community traditions: Art After 5, Summer Soirée, Roger’s Bird Day Bash, Plein Air Festival, Holidays at the Lodge, not to mention RTPI’s annual hosting of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour.
And let us not forget the birds. RTPI is nestled in a nature preserve that is home to 125 different species of birds – including eastern bluebirds. We recently established a bluebird trail on site not only because the Eastern Bluebird is the state bird of New York, but also because it is Roger’s painting of a bluebird that graces NY state custom license plates for environmental conservation.
In 2024, RTPI became an official site on the New York State Birding Trail. We also entered into a new partnership with the Chautauqua-Warren Birding Association to conduct guided bird walks at RTPI.
Thanks to your support, RTPI has been able to accomplish all this, and also to set the stage for an even more exciting season of exhibitions, programs and events in 2025.
Ways to Support RTPI
RTPI is committed to generating as much earned income as possible through increased admissions, museum store sales, programs, events and private rentals. We are likewise committed to growing our base of foundation, corporate and government supporters. Nonetheless, the success of RTPI – now and into the future – depends significantly upon the generosity of individuals, such as you.
There are several ways to support the mission work of RTPI. For information about any of these opportunities, please contact CEO Arthur Pearson at apearson@rtpi.org or by calling 716-665-2473, extension 224.
Become a Member
To become a member of RTPI is to become a member of our growing family of supporters. All memberships are 100% tax deductible. Depending on your membership level, you may enjoy a number of member benefits, which remain in effect for a full year from the month of purchase.
Make a Donation
In short, if you make any kind of cash donation to RTPI, we consider you to be a member, a part of the family. Additional gifts may, at your request, be reflected in your membership level.
Make a Major Gift
Over the years, supporters have approached RTPI about making major gifts, often in memory of someone special. The Library, Roger’s Art Studio, the Bird Feeding Station and the Art and Nature Trail are named in honor of loved ones.
Volunteer your Time
Time is money. A gift of time is equally important to us. In 2024, more than 30 volunteers contributed 400 hours of service. At the national volunteer rate of $33.50 per hour, our volunteers contributed a combined total of more than $13,000.
Join The Peterson Society and Make a Planned Gift
Roger Tory Peterson left an indelible mark on the world. By joining The Peterson Society, your legacy can include helping RTPI to keep Roger’s legacy alive for generations
The Peterson Society
Roger Tory Peterson left an indelible mark on the world. Joining The Peterson Society secures your legacy by helping secure RTPI’s future for generations to come.
Planned gifts come in different shapes and sizes, and can be tailored to reflect your interests as well as to advance the goals of RTPI’s mission and strategic vision. Planned gifts may be structured to honor a loved one, to help RTPI grow its endowment or to launch a new initiative.
If you would like to discuss any of the following options for becoming a member of the Peterson Society, please contact CEO Arthur Pearson, at apearson@rtpi.org or 716-665-2473, extension 224.
• Will or Living Trusts: include a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust for the benefit of RTPI
• Retirement Plans: gift your IRA distributions, 401(k) or other retirement funds
• Life Insurance Policy: contribute your insurance policy to RTPI to receive an income tax deduction
• Donor Advised Fund: allocate funds to RTPI
• Revocable or Irrevocable Trust: inform trustees of your intention to designate RTPI as a beneficiary
• Real Estate: transfer a title of property or give property to RTPI while retaining the right to occupy the residence
If you have already arranged for RTPI in your estate plan, please notify us so we may recognize you as a member of The Peterson Society. Please contact Arthur Pearson, CEO at apearson@rtpi.org or call 716-665-2473, extension 224.
Charles Donald Powers
A Legacy for the Love of Birds
Don Powers was born in 1934, the year that Roger Tory Peterson’s A Field Guide to the Birds was first published. More than mere coincidence, Don and Roger shared a lot in common. Both men were born in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School. Both served in the Air Force. Most importantly, they both shared a lifelong passion for birds.
While Roger pursued his love of birds through art, Don chose a different path as an environmental scientist. After earning his BS and MS in Microbiology, Public Health and Virology from Michigan State University, he earned his PhD in Epidemiologic Science and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan.
Following graduate school, Don wrote that he “was attempting to find a position in which I might merge my formal training in microbiology with my informal training in ornithology.” Subsequently, during his tenure at the Marine Sciences Research Center, SUNY Stony Brook, Don turned his focus to studying the influence of hydrocarbons and pesticides on birds and their habitats. Throughout his long career as a senior environmental scientist, in government and in the private sector, Don was frequently called upon to interpret environmental legislation to assist federal agencies – always with an eye toward protecting birds and wildlife.
In retirement, in addition to travelling the world to see birds, Don received the Bronze Winner Volunteer of the Year by the US Department of Interior for his volunteer work at the Red Rock Mountain National Conservation Area, near his home in Las Vegas.
In 2015, reflecting his lifelong passion for birds, Don acquired an insurance policy and named RTPI as the sole beneficiary. Don paid the annual premium, for which he received a tax deduction. Upon his passing in June 2024, RTPI received a payout of $500,000. RTPI’s Board of Directors honored Don’s gift by using it to establish the Don Powers Reserve Fund, to help sustain and grow the organization into the future.
Don’s legacy lives on at RTPI in another way, as well. Thanks to the generosity of his cousins, Lana and Duane Vangeisen, Don’s original Charley Harper lithograph of a cardinal is now a part of the Peterson Collection at RTPI.
For his final resting place, Don chose to return home. He is interred at Sunset Hill Cemetery in neighboring Lakewood. His headstone reads, “Soaring High with his Beloved Birds.”
Roger Tory Peterson Institute
Financial Report 2024*
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Foundation Endowment Balance at December 31, 2024
*Preliminary financials pending completion of the annual audit
Thank You to our 2024 Donors
$30,000+
Judith C. Alstadt
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Gebbie Foundation
New York State Council of the Arts
The Lenna Foundation
$10,000 – $29,999
Diane M. Carlson
Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
William R. Hackney, III
Holmberg Foundation
Institute for Museum and Library Services
Donna Jones Fahlen
Wilson D. Mudge
Lee and Courtney Peterson
Dr. C. Donald Powers
Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation
The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation
Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation
$4,000 – $9,999
Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth
Ayako S. Cone
Kent and Jennifer Francois
Linda Goodridge Steckley and Pete Weitzel
Holiday Valley Resort
National Endowment for the Humanities
Tory and Janet Peterson
Lynne H. Reading
Tim and Leslie Renjilian
Douglas L. Schutte
Jon and Erika Stanat
The Jessie Smith Darrah Fund
Dr. Jeanne E. Wiebenga
Barbara Yellig Lupfer
$1,000 – $3,999
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation
Constance Barton
Bruce D. Battler
Thomas and Jane Becker
Warren C. Blanchard, Jr.
Stephen F. Boulay
Cummins
Henry R. and Julie C. Danielson
Patricia and Michael Dennehey
El Greco Woodworking
Ellen B. Fultz
Mark and Donna Hampton
Mary Anne Harp
William H. Hopple, III and Mary Hopple
Gary and Kay Johnson
Loud Performance
Stan and Sara Lundine
M&T Bank
Arthur and Susan Pearson
Rhys and Justyne Preston
Whit and Jenny Rappole
Sandra Rothenberg
Michael Sacopulos
Ellen Shadle
Shults Auto Group
Stephen E. Still
Summit Wealth Management Inc
Dr. Marilyn Zagora and Robert L. Oddy
USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Services
$500 – $999
Kathleen N. Scharon Azzaro
Jon and Barbara Boone
Barbara Brady
Charities Aid Foundation of America
ERA Team VP Real Estate
Bruce and Joan Erickson
Falconer Printing
Cornelia B. Ferguson
Pat and Jim Fincher
G.L. Olson, Inc.
Andrew and Lisa Goodell
Greater Hudson Heritage Network
Sandra M. Hatfield
Thomas C. Hoffman
Craig Hoskins Caldwell
Martin and Patty Idzik
G.P. Johnson
Timothy A Kaltenbach
Rolland Kidder
Mark and Stacey Klingensmith
Stephen A. Lewis
James and Ellen Marsey
Susan McKee
Eric and Penelope Pankow
Jean Prechter
Pamela Reis
Fred C. Sibley
Dr. Charles and Nancy Sinatra
Stephen and Deborah Szwejbka
Craig D. Thompson and Ro Woodard
$100 – $499
Ann and Stephen Abdella
Christa Abood
Allied Alarm Services
Karen and Steven Alm
C. Rose Anderson
Chris Anderson and Amy Anderson
Christine Anderson
John C.R. Anderson
Julie Anderson
Thomas J. Anderson
Tori Appoloney
E. Thomas Arnn
Eleanor and Richard Aron
Robert and Kathleen Ascough
James and Beth Barnes
R.D. Barnes
Laurie Barrera
James and Mary Berry
Renate Bob
Russell and Sally Boehner
Donald and Elaine Bogus
Phyllis Bornand
Judson Brown
John M. Brubaker
Mary L. Butterfield
Carrie Cadwell Brown
David and Lynne Campbell
J. Marlin Casker
David Chapin
Janet Chapman
Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company
Fred and Vanne Cohen
Dr. Patrick and Karen Collins
Jane and Douglas Conroe
Thomas and Linda Cooper
Wendy Culver and Kathie Herron
Suzanne B. DeArment
Laurie Dell
Roger and Judy Doebke
Rodney and Carol Drake
Emily Drew
William G. Ebersbach
Michelle Eng
Joan M. Eschner
David Eubanks
Ann Fairhurst and Mark Cipra
Melvin L. Feather
Nicholas Fendinger
Jane and Jim Finley
Ted and Deborah First
Dr. Richard and Janet Frederick
Jean Fulkerson
Robert Galbraith
Marjorie L. Girth
Mike and Barbara Goldman
John Grice
Lyndon and Melanie Gritters
Theresa Hains and Stephan Hains
Priscilla Hampton and Kenny McDonald
Jennifer Hanaway
Mardell Hanson
Dean and Maureen Harless
Charley & Edie Harper Foundation
Charley Harper Art Studio
Katherine Hauth
Carol Hay
Anne and Paul Hedin
Daniel Heitzenrater
Drew and Susan Heitzenrater
Paul and Beth Higby
Paul Hojnacki
Bob and Carol Hopper
Robert and Lori Hottle
Tory and Adam Irgang
Louise and Joe Jencik
Brett Johnson
Daniel and Stephanie Johnson
Pierce and Nancy Johnson
Dr. Gregory and Sue Jones
Khadija Kabani
Dr. Rebecca Kimberly and Dr. Robert
Stabile
Heather Kinal
Rick Kirkman
Ann Knepshield
Liz Kolken
Dr. John R. Laird
John and Rhonda LaMancuso
Kate LaMancuso
Elizabeth Lasser
Jim Laughner
Donald and Deborah Lauper
James and Jane Lawton
Jeffrey Lebsack
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Lind Funeral Home, Inc.
Jennifer Lodi-Smith
Robert and Kathleen Long
Ruth Lundin and Paul Hedberg
Terry F. Lyle
Michael and Barbara Lyons
Charlotte Manison
Joan Marcello
Laura and Robert Marsala
Jerolyn Mazur
Dr. Charles and Ruth Ann McChesney
John McCullough
Kristan McMahon
Dr. Richard and Barbara Meidinger
Dr. Jim and Marcia Merrins
Donald and Sara Baker Michalak
Cathy Miller
Miraglia Development LLC
Rajasree Nair
Lynn Nalbone
Native Roots
Timothy and Crystal Niemi
Mark Ruth Nelson
Lennart H. Nilson
Peter and Janet Nixon
Becky and Steve Nystrom
Tiffany Odell
Randy and Marla Oste
Thomas and Ellen Paquette
Kevin Parkman
Joseph Paterniti
Linda L. Pease
Dr. Erin and Brian Pender
Sheila Penrose
Frank and Elizabeth Petiprin
Charles and Ann Preston
Marsha C. Pritz
Albert and Mary Jane Proctor
H.C. and Mary Putnam
Patrick and Lynn Quinn
Terrance Radecki
Jason Ralph
Robert and Barbara Rappole
Rosemary Rappole and Diane Randolph
REA Display, Inc.
Miriam S. Reading and Richard R. Miller
Deb Reis
The Resource Center
Alberto Rey
Amy Rohler
Annelie Rose
William C. Rowe
Jason Sample
Russell and Judith Sampson
David and Anita Sanctuary
Kimberlee Schifrin
Merrillie Schmidt
Thomas Schmidt
Paul and Byrnedette Schonhart
John and Peggy Schultz
Tess Schutte
Curt and Joyce Sechler
Veronica and Matthew Serwacki, Jr.
David and Betsy Shepherd
Elaine N. Short
Robert and Dixie Dugan Siegel
Alexis and Todd Singleton
Nancy and Rod Skinner
Gary Skoog
Robyn and Tom Steele
Michael Stubblefield
Edward A. Sundquist
Cynthia A. Swanson
Jerry and Kay Swanson
Merle Szydlo
Carolyn Taft Whitehead
Kent Taylor and Susan Traverso
Marjorie Taylor Neel
Dorothy Trefts and Dan McEvoy
Dr. D. Charles Truitt
Terrie Tucker
Dr. Robert and Beverly Ungerer
United Way of Bartholomew County, Inc.
Susan Upton
Jeffrey and Michele Victor
Mary J. Wagner
Mitchell Walker and Sarah Hoban
Leslie E. Warren
Steven C Wascher
Arthur Webster
Christine Wendel
Delia Westerdahl
Dean and Nadine Westover
Christina and Scott Worley
Ann and John Wright
Thomas and Carol Wright
John and Elizabeth Yingling
Brenda Young
Kristy and John Zabrodsky
Up to $99
Betsy and Don Abbott
Carol A. Adams
Kenneth and Barbara Adams
Zach Agett
Howard L. Akin
Suzanne Aldrich
Mark and Alice Alessi
Nancy S. Ames
Denny and Linda Trostle
David and Cherie Andersen
Bonnie L. Anderson
Bruce and Tina Anderson
Nancy Anderson
Stephen N. Anderson
Please notify us of any errors or omissions: Arthur Pearson, apearson@rtpi.org or 716-665.2473, extension 224
Donors
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David L. Baczkowski
Bill and Wendy Bale
Laramie Ball
William and Jana Ball
Donald and Stephanie Banaszak
Lynda Barber
Kate Barr
Leonard Barry
Margaret Mary Battin
Patricia S. Beagle
Stephen Beal
Cynthia Beck
Jaye H. Beebe
Christopher Bell
Clair Beltran
Karen and Dana Belt
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Jeanne and Bruce Bernard
Merrie Blair
Gary Bletsch
Saundra S. Bohl
Eric and Debbie Bolling
Peter Bono
Margaret E. Braun
Ashley Breidenbach
Ellie Brodhead
Lisa Brodlie
Louis and Rose Budnick
Linda K. Bumbalo
Paula and Robert Burkard
Sukanya Burman
Lisa Cagney
Leslie and Joe Calimeri
Cherylann O'Campbell
Annette Carlson
Loretta Cheney
Karen Christy
Diane K. Clark
David Cook
Emma Cook
Ron Cook and Pam Moran
Carol N. Cooper
Sara Corey
Josephine Costanzo
Elaine Crossley
Gina Cusimano
Sophie Cusimano
Rebecca Darbee
Katelyn Davis
Laurie Davis and Zack Wilkins
Toni Davis
Andrew and Ann Deakin
Robert L Delbert
W. Susan Dempsey and Brad DiFranco
Corbin Dennison
MaryAnn DePasquale
Andrew Dickson and Janet Chew
Jason Dilworth
William Disbro
Guy and Ellen Ditonto
Dr. Lynn Dunham
Peter Dunlop
Sheila B. Dunn
John and Marilyn Eberhart
Carol Lou Eisenhardt
Marjorie Ellert
Virginia Elliott
Jesse Ellis
Christina L. Erickson
Mark and Pat Evans
Priscilla Fairbank
Maria Ferguson
Marilyn Feuerstein
Michael Flaxman and Patricia Anzideo
Bob and Nacole Ford
Marietta Frank
Mary Ann and David Frew
William and Marilyn Fugagli
Steve Funcell
Thomas and Connie L. Gauronski
Tom and Andrea Gestwicki
Beth and Geoff Glaspie
Sarah Goebel
Joanne and Thomas Goetz
Eileen and Jim Goodling
Mary Grant
Heather and Jeff Greenfield
Lynette Green-Pickup
Dr. Thomas and Sally Greer
Joseph Grice
Lesca Hadley
Jane Hahn
Harold R. Hanson, Jr.
Carol and John Hardenburg
Brett Harper
John Hartje
Ed and Marlene Hassenfratz
Stevan and Christine Hatfield
Christie Herbst
Daniel and Joan Hicks
Beth Hinman
Marty and Linda Hoffman
Eileen R. Holden
Audrey A. Horbett
Terrance and Kathleen Horner
Amy Hudson
Margaret Huie
John and Carol Jablonski
Rebecca and Keith Jackson
Mark Jobes
Claire Johnson
John and Lori Johnson
Justina Johnson
Marilyn J. Johnson
Richard and Bridget Johnson
Matt and Shelly Johnston
John and Diane Jones
Barry and Joan Jordan
Kerry Jordan and Mark Warner
Dan and Sandra Josephson
Sally Jurkowski
Kim Kahanic
Norman and Charlotte Karin
Colleen Kelly
Kathleen Kennedy
Katherine Kepner
Anita and David Kerr
Jeffrey T. Kidder
Ermyn King
Heather Klassen
Thomas and Mary Klier
Richard and Sonia Koerner
Theodore and Susanna Kurtzhals
Terry Lair
Mary Laird
Danielle LaMancuso
Susan Lampo
Margaret Lane
Rod and Lara Larson
Jonna and Fred Lazarus
Edward and Eleanor Lemiszko
Wendy S. Lewellen
Bruce and Patricia Limberg
Joan Linder
Jacqueline Littlejohn
Eric and Julie Livengood
Michele Lonergan
Apryl Lumia
Susan MacArthur
Sandra Maggio
Janet Mahler
Barbara Mallette
Janet Mandel
Christina Marsh
Gerald and Karen Mathewson
Margaret and John McBride
Mark and Caroline McClendon
Kathleen McGough Johnson
Vicki McGraw
Elizabeth McIntyre
Carol McKiernan
Lindy McKnight
Joseph and Jane McMaster
Dennis McNair
Tammie Merino
Hillary Meyer
Melissa Meyers
Madeline Miles
Carol J. Miller
Donald and Annette Miller
Jacqueline and Edwin Milligan
Jayden Minchener
Marlee Mitchell
Rochelle Mole
Bruce Morrell and Heidenberg
Timothy and Elise Muffitt
Daniel M. Munson
Theresa Murphy
Louis and Janet Nalbone
Christine Nary
Eric Nedreberg
Judith and Brian Nedwek
Drina Nemes
Sandie Nicholson
Brenda Nickerson
Ellie and Eric Nickeson
Patricia Nicotra
Carol L. Nile
David and Julia Niles
Joe and Cathy Notaro
Gregory Olmsted
Elaine Olney
Jon and Julie Ortendahl
Roberta Palmisano
James and Claranne Parker
Judith A. Parsons
Bradley and Nancy Paul
Karen Paul
Pastor Mary Alice Peterhaensel
Allen and Mary Peterson
Brenda and Mark Peterson
Helen Peterson
Dorie Petrochko
Mary Phaneuf
Terry and Cindy Philson
Rob and Emily Pollard
Dr. Joel Potash and Sandra Hurd
Rebecca Powell
Kerry Provance
Robin Radin
Elliot Raimondo
Dr. Bert and Mary Rappole
Dr. John and Bonnie Rappole
Jill Reese
Catharine Regis-Green
Paula Renzi and Anita Lighter
Carol Riniolo
Rosario and Marilyn Riotto
Dale and Becky Robbins
Paul Roberts and Sue Kidder
Terence Roberts
Antonio and Yvonne Roman
Adrienne Rose
Paula Rubinstein
Mary Clare Ryan
Natalie San Pietro
Netta Saulsgiver
Tina Nelson Scherman and Bill Scherman
Gayle C. Schulte
James B. Scofield
Leona Seastrum
Debbie and Terry See
Caitlin Sengbusch
Carolyn Shadle
Ann Shirreffs
Susan Simmons
Jill Singer
Roslyn Sisley-Kazelunas
Herbert Skinner
Kim Snyder
Rochelle Solomon
Sydelle Sonkin
Patricia Spicer
A. Marie Sprayberry
Kay R. Stahlman
Laurie Stanton
Sally Stapley
Jordan Steves
Barbara Suckow
John and Marilyn Sundeen
Geraldine M. Swanson
Linda Swanson
Tim A. Tatakis and Laurie A. Kapuscinski
Melanie TeCulver
Victoria Templeton
Kathy Theofilactidis
Carolyn Thomas
Mary Carla Thompson
Ann Thorpe
Marie-Cecile O. Tidwell
Lisa To
Ed Tomassini
Raymond and Susan Toombs
Robin Trapani
Marissa Troxell
Mark Tuccio
Christine Villella
Lamont Wager and Martha A. Paulson
Janet Wahlberg
Thomas and E. Gail Walder
Steven Waterson
James D. Watson
Chris and Karin Weikart
Michael and Eileen Weishan
Elizabeth Welch and Stephen Glinick
Shelly Wells
Kimberly Witherow
Torri Withrow
Claudia Wood
Christine M. Wright
Constance L. Wright
Karen Yeversky
Please notify us of any errors or omissions: Arthur Pearson, apearson@rtpi.org or 716-665.2473, extension 224
2025 Season Highlights
©Chuck Tingley, Roger Tory Peterson
Mural Draft Design, 2025
Art that Matters to the Planet: Wild America Exhibition
March 29 to July 27
Guest Juror: Kenn Kaufman
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
World Tour At The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
April 4 and 5
Summer Soirée at RTPI
July 19
Roger Tory Peterson Mural Unveiling
July TBD
Knowing Where to Stand: Environmental Impact Award Winning Photographs North American Nature Photography Association
August 8, 2025 through March 15, 2026
Roger’s Bird-Day Bash: Featured guest announcement soon!
August 23
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Plein Air Festival
September 10 through 13
RTPI Holiday Art Market
November 21 and 22
Holidays at the Lodge
December 6 and 13
Art After 5 Monthly, Every Fourth Friday (Check our website for exact dates)
Yoga with the Birds Every Saturday, June 7 through September 6