Local historian Jerry Wiles will share the life of John James Audubon on Monday, Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m. at The Lincoln Home. An American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, Audubon was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats.

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