Bay Talks: A Speaker Event & Reception
June 4, 2026
6:30pm Speaker | 7:30pm Reception
Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Trust
108 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland
“For the Birds: A Celebration & Call to Action for our Feathered Friends” is a special presentation by Jack Wildlife that takes you on a journey of epic avian proportions. Learn about the birds of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, what makes birds special, the jobs that birds perform, and why birds are so important. You will learn about threats to bird life and what is being done at the local and national level to support birds. Most importantly, you will learn what YOU can do to help the birds in your yard and beyond by taking the Jack Wildlife Birding Challenge! Will you be a Bird Champion? Tune in to find out.
The presentation runs approximately 50 minutes and features hundreds of original photographs taken by Jack.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Jack Wildlife, Wildlife Photographer and Environmental Project Manager
Jack Turner, aka Jack Wildlife, is an Annapolis-based photographer and environmental professional who has found a passion in documenting and sharing images and stories of the critters of the Chesapeake Bay. Focusing on wild birds, Jack’s images highlight the beauty of nature and bring attention to the importance of protecting wildlife habitat.
For almost a decade, Jack has slung a camera over his shoulder and headed out to search for all things wild, observing their behavior and splendor and learning about their ecology. He uses his images and knowledge to tell stories of the animals that call our backyards home, and inspires others to engage with their environment. Through engagement, Jack’s mission is to activate environmental stewardship in everyone who takes time to appreciate the images and vignettes he shares. Jack believes that we can all play a role in improving our world for ourselves, for each other, and especially for the animals who cannot advocate for themselves.
