Guided Birding Walks: Learn Like Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci’s genius was fueled by his insatiable curiosity about everything around him. Through the simple art of observation, da Vinci posed questions, discovered patterns, and uncovered hidden connections between science, nature, and art. He spent the majority of his time outside, mesmerized by the beauty of nature — with particular fascination for birds. Prairie Public is partnering with Audubon Great Plains to host guided birding walks in Fargo, Bismarck and Minot. Join us on the walks, then stick around to create artwork inspired by what you observed.
This event is free to attend with pre-registration required. Space is limited — please register at one of the ticketing links provided below!
Dates and Locations
Leonardo da Vinci, A film by Ken Burns, Sara Burns and David McMahon
Leonardo da Vinci
Set against the rich and dynamic backdrop of Renaissance Italy, at a time of skepticism and freethinking, regional war and religious upheaval, LEONARDO da VINCI brings the artist’s towering achievements to life through his prolific personal notebooks, primary and secondary accounts of his life, and on-camera interviews with modern scholars, artists, engineers, inventors, and admirers.
The film weaves together an international group of experts, as well as others influenced by Leonardo who continue to find a connection between his artistic and scientific explorations and life today. As the filmmaker and Leonardo admirer Guillermo del Toro says at the beginning of the film, “the modernity of Leonardo is that he understands that knowledge and imagination are intimately related.”
The two-part, four-hour series premieres November 18 & 19 at 7:00pm.
Screening Event
Prairie Public will be hosting a screening of "Leonardo da Vinci" in Bismarck, ND at the North Dakota Heritage Center.
More information to come!
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