Mass Audubon is kicking off its annual Summer Speaker Series at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary later this month, offering a season of free, art- and nature-inspired evening programs in the historic Stone Barn.

The series begins Thursday, May 29, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a presentation by Rhode Island artist Galen Snow titled “Art: Moments from Nature.” Snow, known for her paper montages housed in collections across the country, will demonstrate her creative process and share how the natural world fuels her artistic inspiration.

Coordinated by Mass Audubon’s Julia O’Hara, the 2025 speaker lineup highlights the intersection of art and nature. The series is made possible through support from the Westport and Dartmouth Cultural Councils, with funding from the Mass Cultural Council.

All talks are free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested. Register at massaudubon.org/programs.

2025 Summer Speaker Series Schedule
All events take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Stone Barn, Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 786 Horseback Road, Dartmouth.

• May 29 – “Art: Moments from Nature” with Galen Snow
• June 26 – “Return to the Sky” with Tina Morris
• July 17 – “Writing About Time and Place” with Ben Shattuck
• August 21 – “Inspiring Salt Marshes” with Ellen Watson

For more information or to receive updates about the series, email allenspond@massaudubon.org.