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“ In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy. ”

~ John C. Sawhill

Melissa will receive the Katie O'Brien Lifetime Achievement Award at Audubon Connecticut.

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In the January/February issue of Outdoor Photographer magazine, Melissa's column entitled "Shortcuts That Shortchange Wildlife Photography," describes how to put the welfare of your wildlife photo subjects first by avoiding practices that endanger and exploit them.

Takeover dates: Feb 26-March 3. February 2017

March 2017

Melissa will receive the Katie O'Brien Lifetime Achievement Award at Audubon Connecticut. January 2017

Award-winning wildlife photographer, writer, and conservationist Melissa Groo on January 19 will kick off Williston’s 2017 Photographers’ Lecture Series, which brings notable photographers to the Williston, MA campus for a public lecture and in-depth classroom instruction for Williston students. January, 2017

The cover of the December issue of New York State Conservationist Magazine features Melissa's photo of a Short-Eared Owl. December 2016

This award annually recognizes a person who has “demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to the conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.” December 2013

Melissa on list of Instagram bird photography accounts recommended by the National Audubon Society. November 26, 2016

In her latest column, Melissa recommends taking the time to study and learn about your subjects for more meaningful wildlife images. November 2016

Melissa is interviewed for PhotoShelter by Allen Muryabashi, and discusses wildlife photography as a career, ethics in photography, and other topics. October 2016

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“ In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy. ”

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Melissa's latest Outdoor Photographer article is online

Melissa takes over Smithsonian Magazine's Instagram account this week @smithsonianmagazine

Smithsonian Cover!

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Wildlife Photographer Melissa Groo Kicks off Photographers’ Lecture Series

Cover: New York State Conservationist Magazine

Melissa Awarded the Katie O'Brien Lifetime Achievement Award by Audubon Connecticut

15 Awesome Instagram Accounts for Beautiful Bird Photos

"Going Deep": November column in Outdoor Photographer

Podcast Interview with Wildlife Photographer Melissa Groo