Taxidermy Demonstration and Drawing Workshop
Schedule
Sat Feb 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge | New York, NY
About this Event
On Saturday, February 14th at 11 a.m., join National Park Service rangers, local artist Samsam Graves (@samsamgraves), and Gotham Taxidermy’s Divya Anantharaman (@gothamtaxidermy) for a free taxidermy demonstration, followed by a drawing and sketch workshop. Learn more about the taxidermy's role in conservation efforts and the meticulous methods used to preserve museum and scientific collections. Following the demonstration, practice your wildlife and nature observation skills with a sketch workshop.
No experience is required, materials will be provided. Registration is required to attend this event.
https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
https://www.gothamtaxidermy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/samsamgraves/?hl=en
All specimens are legally and sustainably sourced. Taxidermy demo specimens by Gotham Taxidermy are commissioned by educational facilities. Study skin specimens provided by Local Nature Lab. Nothing is harmed for the sake of taxidermy.
Where is it happening?
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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