2026 Programs
NOTE: This is working document and is subject to change
January 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: Seeing Simply, Simply Seeing
This video program was originally part of a series, Awakened By Beauty, produced during the pandemic in 2020. It is being provided with Rikki Cooke's permission. In it, he discusses the evolution of his craft over the course of his career, shares a variety of photos and stories, and writing from his many journals.
Richard “Rikki” Cooke has worked as a professional photographer for more than 40 years, many of them as a freelancer for The National Geographic Society. He had a variety of assignments around the world, including two books: America’s Ancient Cities and The Blue Ridge Range, in addition to other work featured in National Geographic publications.
Cooke grew up in Hawaii, and living in Molokai was a major influence in his life. He and his wife, Bronwyn, turned Cooke family land into the Hui Ho’olana - a living sanctuary dedicated to conservation and education. They offered a variety of photographic workshops over the last thirty years.
Shooting Topic: Winter Wildlife
Refreshments: ????
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February 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Nature Indoors
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March 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Budding Plants
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April 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Man's Impact on Nature
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May 30, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Song Birds
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For Foto Fest details, see the Foto Fest Section on this site.
Foto Fest Take-in
Friday, May 29, 2026
Where: TWC Conference Room
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Where: TWC Conference Room
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Foto Fest Set-up
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Foto Fest Exhibition ??????????????
Saturday, June 6
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, June 13
Where: TWC Trillium Room
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Foto Fest Tear Down ????????????
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ???????
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: TWC Trillium Room
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Foto Fest Awards
June 27, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: TWC Trillium Room
Bulletin Board Reminder: ??
Refreshments: Furnished by NPC and YM Camera
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July 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Furry Animals
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August 22, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Summer Garden
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September 26, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Insects
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October 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Autumn
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November 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Buckeye Room
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Shooting Topic: Water Birds
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Holiday Party
December 12, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Buckeye Room
Program: All Member Show
Note: Members are encouraged to bring photos (award winners, vacation, favorites) or a short multi-media presentation to share (approx. 3 - 6 minutes).
Please have your presentation/photos in a folder titled with your name and stored on a flash drive. Please present those to the projectionist when you come, to be downloaded to the club computer.
Note: Feel free to bring your spouse, family, or friend.
Shooting Topic: No shooting topic this month
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Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We will be collecting the 2026 dues in January. The dues are now $10.00 for an individual membership and $20.00 for a family membership. If paying by check, please make them out to TWC Nature Photo Club.
Just a reminder, your membership with the Wilderness Center must also be up to date.
We will need your TWC Membership renewal date.
