Upcoming Events:
Postponed
Jennings Environmental Center
Public Welcome!
Birds of Southern Africa
Updated with her newest sightings, “Traveling MarLa” brings you the colorful, crazy birds of southern Africa. Bird calls will accompany the photo and video presentation by MarLa Sink Druzgal. See and hear the bird with “The Call of Africa,” and listen to folklore and behavioral accounts of the vibrant, flying wildlife of the country. Presentation will include an exhibit of crafts and other items related to birds of southern Africa, along with a Q&A following the talk.
Sponsored by: Bartramian Audubon Society
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Postponed
An Itch, A Twitch, and a Megatick: Stalking the Picathartes
BBC dubbed them “The Birds That Have Lived for 44 Million Years.” Join the adventure as Traveling MarLa recounts her recent journey to the rainforests of Ghana in search of the White-necked Rockfowl (also known as the Yellow-headed Picathartes). Explore a variety of West African species encountered along the way, and learn about the series of failures that nearly ended the search. Multi-media presentation with Q&A.
Sponsored by: Seneca Rocks Audubon
Past Appearances:
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Annual Banquet of Todd Bird Club, at Blue Spruce County Lodge
An Itch, A Twitch, and a Megatick: Stalking the Picathartes
BBC dubbed them “The Birds That Have Lived for 44 Million Years.” Join the adventure as Traveling MarLa recounts her recent journey to the rainforests of Ghana in search of the White-necked Rockfowl (also known as the Yellow-headed Picathartes). Explore a variety of West African species encountered along the way, and learn about the series of failures that nearly ended the search. Multi-media presentation with Q&A.
Sponsored by Todd Bird Club
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 6:30pm at Clarion Free Library
Birds of Southern Africa
Free to the public.
Updated with her newest sightings, “Traveling MarLa” brings you the colorful, crazy birds of southern Africa. Bird calls will accompany the photo and video presentation by MarLa Sink Druzgal. See and hear the bird with “The Call of Africa,” and listen to folklore and behavioral accounts of the vibrant, flying wildlife of the country. Presentation will include an exhibit of crafts and other items related to birds of southern Africa, along with a Q&A following the talk.
Sponsored by: Seneca Rocks Audubon
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March 27-29, 2019 Association of Writers & Writing Programs, Portland, Oregon
Come say hello at the booth of WriteChange.org, a new, collaborative business focused on international literature, creative courses in writing and literature, field seminars, and retreats.
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October 11 – 13, 2018: Northern Cape Writers’ Festival (Panelist) in Kimberley, South Africa; and participating in local outreach program with fellow writers & academics.
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October 16 – Nov 08, 2018: Pa Gya! Literary Festival (Panelist) in Accra, Ghana.
Afterward I’ll be traveling around Ghana to create new field tours for writers, herpers, and birders!
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Thursday, March 22, 2018, 5PM at The Salvation Army, Indiana, PA
An American Life in South Africa
K-12 Students who are enrolled in The Ark of Learning program are invited to join MarLa Sink Druzgal for a one-hour presentation as she shares photos, audio and video of her time in the country, while busting a few myths and recounting a few adventures. Presentation will include an exhibit of crafts and other items from the country.
Q&A following the talk.
Host: The Salvation Army Ark of Learning Tutoring Program
Call to Enroll your K-12 child: 724.465.2530 EXT. 14
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Monday, April 2nd, 2018, 7PM at Indiana County Free Library
Zim, Zam and the Smoke that Thunders
Join MarLa Sink Druzgal as she recounts swimming in ‘The Devil’s Pool’ at the top of Victoria Falls. See photos and video of the waterfall known as The Smoke that Thunders. Also learn about the wildlife and safari travel of the Vic Falls area of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana known as the Four Corners Region of southern Africa.
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018, 7PM at Blue Spruce County Lodge
Birds of Southern Africa
Bird enthusiasts will enjoy this one-hour presentation of the colorful, crazy birds of southern Africa. Bird calls will accompany the photo and video presentation by MarLa Sink Druzgal. See and hear the bird with “The Call of Africa,” and listen to folklore and behavioral accounts of the vibrant, flying wildlife of the country. Presentation will include an exhibit of crafts and other items related to birds of southern Africa, along with a Q&A following the talk.
Sponsored by Todd Bird Club
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April 13-15 Stockholm Writers Festival in Stockholm, Sweden
In addition to the festival I’ll be stopping by Pippi Longstocking’s house, visiting the ABBA museum, and taking a Viking Tour. Watch for opportunities to receive a postcard featuring ABBA, Pippi, Vikings, or Stockholm city!
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Monday, April 23rd, 2018, 7PM at Indiana County Free Library
Wild Thing: Safari Adventures in Southern Africa
Ever wondered about those crazy adventure travelers who find themselves confronted by a wild leopard one morning while still in their skivvies? MarLa Sink Druzgal talks big cats, charging elephants, and seeing a few too many “NatGeo” moments up close during her life and travels in southern Africa. Enjoy a wild, multi-media presentation of iconic national parks: Okavango Delta in Botswana; Etosha in Namibia; and Kruger National Park in South Africa.
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May 8-10 Africa’s Travel Indaba at Durban ICC in Durban, South Africa
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