“SUPPORT TRASHMASTERS” is the Arts Guild of the Barrens art exhibit currently on display in the Stonehaven Gallery at Barren River Lake State Park Resort. Area artists are showing their appreciation and support for the clean-up efforts of the Friends of Barren River Lake by displaying artwork that reflects environmental awareness and preservation.
Subject matter goes from abstract collages to realistic drawings of old rusty cars and boats to the majestic scene of the red, white and blue American Freedom train which was refurbished and traveled across the US railways in 1976 and again in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks of 2001. Using a variety of mediums on some very unusual surfaces, the artists have repurposed bone, receipts, cork, plastic bottles, ceiling tiles, beads, wax, fabric, candy wrappers, and watch pieces. Stop by and see if you can find all the recycled items used in the creation of fine art! All of the art is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to help support and enhance Barren River Lake.
Remember, the 25th Annual Trashmasters Classic takes place on Saturday, September 15. During the past 24 years, volunteers gathered over 218 tons of trash (430,000 pounds) thus improving the lake and shore for both wildlife and recreation. Volunteer groups show up on the third Saturday in September to pitch in for the shoreline cleanup. Groups include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, businesses, families, civic organizations, houseboat owners, recreational boaters, campers, tourists, and the list goes on and includes everybody. Be a part of this great event!
Following the cleanup from 8am-Noon, a celebration for all participants will take place with free food and great prizes. To make 2012 the best year yet, assistance is needed from area businesses and civic organizations in Allen County, Barren County, and Warren County. For information on how you can support this effort, call 270-646-2055. Your help is needed!
Press Release by Ann Stewart, President, Arts Guild of the Barrens, Inc.
As it gets colder and you begin to hear the distinct cry of migrating birds overhead, you may want to take a second look at that flock of birds soaring above you, because it just may be Sandhill Cranes rather than Canada geese. Photo taken by Don McCoy.
Acorn Plum Galls
“Some insects survive the winter by creating galls on plants. A gall is made up of extra thick layers of plant tissue that grow around an insect. Usually an adult insect lays an egg on the plant's surface. The young larva that hatches from the egg, bores into the plant tissue where it becomes surrounded by the gall. Once the gall has formed, the insect stays happily inside the gall, pupates, and emerges in the spring when the weather is nice. There are more than 1500 gall-forming insects in North America. Most gall-forming insects are wasps, flies, beetles and moths.”