Do you have a Biggs Kid who loves birds? Bring them by for a special Biggs Kids adventure. At 11, join a Teacher/Naturalist, with the Delaware Nature Society, for “Bird Watching Basics.” Learn what makes a bird a bird, how to use binoculars, and tips and tricks for beginners in the great outdoors on the Green and Legislative Mall. Afterwards, families are invited to the museum to make a special bird craft and see our exhibit John Audubon: Then and Now. Our normal, drop-in craft will be available all day as well, for those that cannot participate in birding

Ever wondered how to attract birds to your garden each season? Join the Biggs, with National Wildlife Federation state affiliate Delaware Nature Society, as local Habitat Stewards share a colorful presentation and information about our local birds, beneficial native plants for food and cover, and winter bird feeding. All participants will receive a packet of seeds from plants native to Delaware. The Biggs will be free and open to the public this day for our "Audubon: Then and Now" exhibit. Pre-Registration is suggested.

In celebration of Audubon’s adventurous spirit and our exhibition of his works, the Biggs has partnered with the renowned Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge for a series of birding events. Each program will feature a different bird species, conservation topic, or trail. All registrations include a tour through the refuge with a Bombay Hook staff member who will guide visitors through the site on foot and by van while assisting with bird watching. Registration also includes same-day admission to the Biggs to see the Audubon exhibit. There are no rain dates for these events and participants will be refunded in the event of rain. Registration is limited and pre-registration is required. The Biggs is proud to partner with Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on this program. To read more about this organization, you can visit the following: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ http://www.facebook.com/bombayhookwildliferefuge

SOMETHING BIG IS COMING TO THE FAIRGROUNDS THIS FALL! The Delaware State Fair together with the Biggs Museum of American Art present The Great Delaware Pumpkin Carve Festival - an annual Fall-tastic event for the entire family! Friday, October 26th from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday, October 27th from 3pm to 9pm. Come check out the Pumpkin Patch - 50 amazingly-carved giant pumpkins, each weighing over 150lbs that will scare you, amaze you, or make you laugh and smile! And don’t miss out on the festival - hayrides, a bonfire, kids pumpkin crafts, all kinds of food selections, seasonal craft beers, wines and ciders, spooky ice bumper car rides, haunted barns walk-through attractions, and much more! On-grounds weekend Halloween themed camping opportunities are also available. Let the fall festivities begin!

In celebration of Audubon’s adventurous spirit and our exhibition of his works, the Biggs has partnered with the renowned Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge for a series of birding events. Each program will feature a different bird species, conservation topic, or trail. All registrations include a tour through the refuge with a Bombay Hook staff member who will guide visitors through the site on foot and by van while assisting with bird watching. Registration also includes same-day admission to the Biggs to see the Audubon exhibit. There are no rain dates for these events and participants will be refunded in the event of rain. Registration is limited and pre-registration is required. The Biggs is proud to partner with Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on this program. To read more about this organization, you can visit the following: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ http://www.facebook.com/bombayhookwildliferefuge

Help the Biggs close out our blockbuster show “Audubon: Then and Now” with a brunch and panel discussing Audubon from multiple perspectives. The panel will be moderated by Jeffrey Gordon, President of the American Birding Association and panelists will include Dr. Jean Woods, Curator of Birds at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, and Dr. Stephanie Delamaire, Associate Curator of Fine Arts at Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library. This is a member event and includes a continental breakfast and Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar. Depending on membership level, members are invited to bring 1 or more "future members" as guests, provided they register additional guests. For questions on member benefits, please call 302-674-2111 ext. 105.

Special “Kids Only" Holiday Shop – children ages 4-12 can purchase gifts (ranging from $1-$10) for their family and decorate their own gift bags. Items include handmade ornaments, jewelry, key chains, bookmarks and more. • Fifer's donuts, cider and coffee all day! • Local children’s choir performances throughout the day • An expanded gift shop of handmade holiday items, from Delaware By Hand artists, available for purchase all day • Live demonstrations from local craftsmen: • An expanded gift shop of handmade holiday items, from Delaware By Hand artists, available for purchase all day • Live demonstrations from local craftsmen • Special display of miniature holiday themed dollhouses by Dover, Delaware craftsman and a unique “poinsettia tree”

As the Biggs Museum of American Art approaches our 25th anniversary, we are taking time to reflect on this institution’s past to frame its goals for The Next 25 years. The museum strives to create a welcoming and all-encompassing environment, but is well aware that more can always be done. To create an inclusive vision for the future of the Biggs, the museum is inviting scholars in various fields to examine the collecting, exhibiting, and programmatic practices of the museum. The goal is for these scholars to reflect their own fields into the museum so that the Biggs can make concrete plans for inclusivity and representation in the future. This day long symposium with include scholars in the fields of African American history, Native peoples’ histories, Asian American history, women’s studies, queer theory, and disability studies. Mark your calendars for this event. Registrations will open in September.