ROCKLAND — “Every picture tells a story. And while that statement might be true, there is always more to the story than the moments captured by a lens,” said Friends of Maine Coastal Islands NWR, in a news release.

On Thursday, May 2, at 1 p.m., the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (9 Water Street, Rockland) will host local nature observer Kirk Gentalen for a presentation full of nature stories, photos, and attitude. Gentalen will share the backstory of the photos from his ‘Mid-coast Moments’ photo exhibit (located upstairs at the MCINWR VC) as well as the tales from other moments his camera has captured along the Midcoast.

For more information, visit the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands NWR website at www.mainecoastislands.org. For questions, email tori_tibbetts@mainecoastislands.org or call 594-0600 ext. 5114.