Nature Photographer To Speak

Jasper County Historical Foundation invites the public to the first educational program in the 2020 series on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the auditorium of Thomas Persons Hall.

Take another historical-scenic tour with nature photographer, Phillip Jordan, from Jasper County down the Ocmulgee, Oconee, and Altamaha Rivers to the Georgia coast.

Mr. Jordan gave a tremendous program in 2019 on the subject and this year’s presentation continues the trip into the lower middle Georgia river areas.

Part II: From the Piedmont to the Coast: The Flow of History details how Phillip Jordan began this project to document the wildlife along these rivers.

Over the past 10 years, the project came to include 171 days of solo paddling his canoes and kayaks over 3,000 miles and camping 42 nights beside the rivers. He photographed the diverse wildlife, including hundreds of alligators, and will show his award winning photographs during the program.

Along his travels, he became fascinated by the river’s impact on history, and man’s impact on the river. This pictorial tour will explore early navigation and commerce along the rivers, current recreation activities on the rivers and his many discoveries and surprises along the way.

Mr. Jordan is widely recognized for his excellent wildlife photography. His work has been used in books, magazines, maps, websites and brochures, including publications of the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Geographic, The Appalachian Trail Conference, and The Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

“Come enjoy the intriguing stories as you are transported through photos down the rivers to the sea at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at Thomas Persons Hall, 319 College St., Monticello,” said the announcemetn from Thomas Persons Hall.

The program is free to attend. For more information, call the TPH office, 706-468-2659.