The Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown will host “Birds: Their Side of the Story” by John Himmelman on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 pm, at Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Mr Himmelman will share entertaining stories about birds and bird watching, “from cuisine to cartoons, ornaments to icons, murmurs to murder.”  He is a well known illustrator and naturalist who lectures continuously, and has led field trips in search of various flora and fauna all of the country for many years.

He is also a co-founder of the CT Butterfly Association, past president of New Haven Bird Club, past president of The Nature Connection, and past president of The Killingworth Land Trust.  He has lectured and led many trips afield in search of various flora and fauna throughout the country for many years. 

Mr Himmelman has also written many books for adults and children focused on natural history.

The program is free and open to the public.

For information call Liz Arneth, 203-405-6470.