It is about a whole concept of maintaining an environment where butterflies are permanent residents. The workshop will focus on maintaining a diverse butterfly habitat. Lepidopterist David Bouton will present the workshop. Bouton, who has traveled throughout the world studying and photographing butterflies, will also display his photographs in the illustration show. Oct. 17, noon-5 p.m.
Participants can bring their own specimens for identification.
A brief field trip around the museum will follow. Some of the topics include close-up techniques, use of flash outdoors, depth of field control and equipment needed. Louisa Rawle Tine, instructor at the NY Botanical Gardens will discuss the confusing complexities of color theory. She will focus on mixing and using colors typically found in nature, such as greens and browns. Workshop registration fees vary.