The Living Wild with Photographer Art Wolfe
Sat., July 22, 2006 10:30 am
This slide-illustrated talk is a celebration of wildlife worldwide. Through lavish photographs you'll learn about the present and future status of the Earth's wildlife and wildlife habitats. The talk covers more than 140 species, ranging from jaguars to Bengal tigers and mountain gorillas to giant pandas from as far away as Antarctica to the high Canadian Arctic.

Tickets may be purchased in advance through Burke Education at burked@u.washington.edu. Seating is limited. If tickets are still available the day of event (7-22-06), they may be purchased at the front desk of the Burke Museum, 10–10:30 am. For more information call Burke Education at 206-543-9681. Tickets are $12 general admission; Burke Museum members $10.

Family Day: Meet the Mammals
Sat., August 5, 2006, 10 am – 4 pm
Join Burke staff, including Curator of Mammals Professor Jim Kenagy, for interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and illustrated presentations designed to bring the power of nature and the diversity of wildlife to a family audience.

Wanderings a film by Robert Chrestensen
Now – September 4, 2006
Wanderings was filmed in Washington's legendary Enchantment Lakes Wilderness. It is a nature film portraying the essence of a unique environment through stunning imagery, a captivating soundtrack by acclaimed Northwest talent Hanz Araki, and lyrical words that send a heartfelt message for preservation.