Join us for the first lecture as part of 2025's Wild Side of Mountain Top photography project! We are thrilled to partner with conservation photographer Carla Rhodes on this year-long endeavor to capture the diverse wildlife we don't often see at the Arboretum. Our deepest gratitude to the New York State Council on the Arts for providing the funding for this year-long project.

After a life-changing encounter with endangered Greater Adjutant storks in Northeastern India, former comedic ventriloquist Carla Rhodes switched gears and dedicated her creative energy to conservation photography. With work published in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post and more, Carla’s non-traditional path to helping elevate wildlife through the art form of photography inspires viewers to chase their wildest dreams. www.carlarhodes.com

Registration is free for members and a $10 donation for non-members. Registration is required.

The Wild Side of Mountain Top is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.