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We Love Birds
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
We Love Birds is a one-of-a-kind fundraising event hosted by Fair Oaks Foundation. On February 15, 2025, join us for a day dedicated to celebrating the beauty of birds through nature, art, and community. Explore the farm on guided golf cart tours, enjoy captivating bird-inspired artwork, and take exclusive tours of the historic estate home. With live music, delicious treats, and refreshing beverages, this event promises a memorable experience for bird lovers, art enthusiasts, and families alike. Mark your calendar and help support the Fair Oaks Foundation in preserving our natural treasures!
2025 We Love Birds
Special Highlights
- Bird Watching – Discover and observe a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.
- Golf Cart Rides – Take guided tours through the scenic landscape.
- Estate House Tours – Enjoy an exclusive look inside the historic Fair Oaks estate.
- Live Music – Relax to the sounds of live music in a beautiful outdoor setting.
- Tasty Treats & Refreshments – Savor delicious food and beverages throughout the day.
- Bird Art – Admire stunning bird-inspired artwork from talented local artists.
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Artists
Bettianne Ford
Bettianne Ford is a lifelong photographer with a keen eye for capturing the natural world around her, from vibrant plants and wildlife to unique structures, landscapes, and people. Influenced by her father and grandfather, both professional photographers, Bettianne grew up in the darkroom, learning the art of composition and lighting. Her passion for photography began with her first camera, a Brownie Starflash, at age 8, and has only deepened over the years. Today, she brings the same attention to detail to her work in stained glass, often designing pieces inspired by her photography. For custom stained glass creations, Bettianne is always open to inquiries.
Barbara Ortiz
Barbara Ortiz captures moments of joyful observation through light, shadow, and texture in her representational oil and pastel paintings. Passionate about plein air painting, Barbara enjoys the challenge of working outdoors, where she must focus intensely to hold onto the fleeting light and sense of time. After studying fine art in New Jersey and living in Cancun, Mexico, Barbara settled in Florida, where she resumed painting and embraced plein air in 2011. Her award-winning work has been featured in various invitational shows and paint outs, reflecting her love for both art and the outdoors.
Sharon Repple
Sharon Repple draws inspiration from the beauty of God’s creation, capturing scenes that invite viewers to reflect on nature’s wonders. Encouraged by her family and art teacher, Sharon’s passion for art has been lifelong, though she took a detour to earn a degree in accounting in her forties. Since moving to Florida in 2007, she has embraced the local landscapes, painting everything from mossy oaks and open skies to delicate wildlife in acrylics. Represented by Wild Oats & Billy Goats in New Smyrna Beach, FL, Sharon is a member of multiple art societies and creates works that evoke memories and celebrate nature’s beauty.