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November 12, 2009
7:30PM at the Parish Hall (behind the Killingworth Congregational Church)
KLCT Fall Indoor Program
Singing Leaves: The Songs and Stories of the Crickets and Katydids
Presented by John Himmelman
It begins in April with the calling of the Spring Field Crickets. By late summer the night chorus of insects has reached its crescendo, dominating the aural tapestry of field, yard and forest. The songs then fade gradually until we're left with the lone sputtery trill of the CarolinaGround Cricket playing us into winter...
This 50 minute presentation introduces the audience to the creators of the insect songs we have all heard since children. It is illustrated with Himmelman's photos, and accompanied by his recordings made in the field and studio.
John Himmelman is the author and co-recording artist for *"Guide to Night-singing Insects of the Northeast". He has written and illustrated many books on insects, both for children and adults*. He is a recent past president of the Killingworth Land Trust, founding director of the Connecticut Butterfly Association, and has lectured and led trips throughout the country. He is also a photographer and makes professional recordings of insect songs. Visit his website at www.johnhimmelman.com.
This program is free and open to the public.
*Himmelman's book will be available for purchase and signing.
