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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Arthur Pearson from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

May 27, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Arthur Pearson, CEO of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, to learn more about the facility's reopening celebration, slated for May 29, 2021, as well as its recently completed new strategic plan and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Arthur Pearson, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

RTPI Announces Appointment of New CEO

April 20, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History says it has hired Arthur Pearson to serve as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. A Chicago native, Pearson has a richly varied background in the arts, conservation, museum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arthur Pearson, Doug Schutte, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, George Fell, Natural Areas Movement, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Pullman National Monument, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, The Nature Conservancy, Twan Leenders

[LISTEN] 20 Attractions to Participate in Doors Open Jamestown 2019

January 17, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again on Saturday, January 19. Doors Open offers free admission for the day to our local attractions, demonstrating the extraordinary tourism … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Daughters of the American Revolution, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, James Prendergast Public Library, Jamestown Audubon Nature Center, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Up Close, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Martz Kohl Observatory, Marvin Community House, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, Spire Theater, Tot Spot, Venue 31

UPMC Chautauqua WCA Doctors’ Day Luncheon is Friday, March 23

March 22, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Twan Leenders, president Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (RTPI), will share his knowledge of Jamestown’s urban nature and how this city asset has inspired people around the world during the annual UPMC Chautauqua WCA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Campion, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, Twan Leenders, UPMC Chautauqua WCA

Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, Jan. 21

January 20, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Residents in Jamestown will be able to access several local attractions for free this weekend. This year’s Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at locations across the city. Doors Open … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Up Close, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Martz Observatory, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown 2016 Set for Saturday, Jan. 16

January 15, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An opportunity to learn more about more than a dozen different local attractions in the Jamestown area will take place Saturday, Jan. 16. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The 2016 Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Audubon Nature Center, Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium, Edwin Rodriguez Jr., Fenton History Center, Frank Besse, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jamestown Up Close, Joni Blackman, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Martz Observatory, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

Doors Open Jamestown Returns on Saturday, January 17

January 5, 2015 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN - Doors Open Jamestown returns in 2 weeks! Join us on Jan. 17 and celebrate a day that features FREE admission at a variety of local attractions. Participating venues for this year include: Busti Grist Mill; Chautauqua Sports Hall of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Lucille M. Wright Air Museum, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

Alberto Rey Exhibit Opens Monday at JCC’s Weeks Gallery

August 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Weeks Gallery at Jamestown Community College will be presenting its first exhibit of the new school year with the opening of an exhibit entitled Alberto Rey: Biological Regionalism on Monday. According to Weeks gallery director … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alberto Rey, Arts on Fire, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown Community College, John Jablonski, Patricia Briggs, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, State University of New York at Fredonia, Twan Leenders, Weeks Gallery

RTPI, Jamestown Audubon Look into Program Collaborations, Shared Staffing

August 18, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – Two area non-profit organizations with a history of cooperation, common goals and a shared linkage to Jamestown’s famous naturalist, Roger Tory Peterson, have begun exploratory conversations about expanded collaborations. A task force … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown Audubon Society, Roger Tory Peterson, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

Doors Open Jamestown is Jan. 18

December 20, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014.  The date has been set for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.  Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our local attractions, with free admission for the day to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Gateway Train Station, Infinity Performing Arts, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Prendergast Library, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

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