Adventure into the heart of Africa

The speaker for our Tuesday, January 21 program will be our club Secretary Cole Penning sharing his experiences with the Birds, Wildlife, and Culture in the Heart of Africa. 

Embark on a virtual journey to Botswana, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, through the eyes of an avid birder and photographer. This presentation will showcase Botswana’s stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant birdlife, including the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert, along with its rich history. The trip was organized by the Oklahoma City Zoo, where Cole volunteers as a photographer. Join us to experience the magic of this unforgettable adventure into the heart of Africa.

Cole Penning is the Secretary of the OKC Audubon Society, the President of the Oklahoma Ornithological Society (OOS), and volunteers on the Bald Eagle Survey Team through the Sutton Center. Although he has been birding for only a few years, Cole has already traveled extensively for the hobby, including to California, Arizona, Hawaii, Brazil, South Africa, and Botswana. For Cole, birding is about more than just the birds—it’s about discovering new places, experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and seeing other wildlife. When he’s not birding, Cole serves as the President of Central Oklahoma Mensa, contributes to NASCAR photography, and is an avid fan of both sports and music. He works professionally in computer science and software management.

Our meetings are held September through June on the third Monday of each month.  Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Visitors are always welcome.

Meeting Location:

Our meetings are held at the Will Rogers Garden center, located at the intersection of NW 36th Street and I-44. The Oklahoma City Audubon Society is neither a chapter of, nor affiliated with, the National Audubon Society.