Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Jonathan James Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag Nation - Water is an integral part of the Wampanoag peoples’ identity and connection to Creation. Their interdependence on the waterways has spanned for thousands of years and continues to be paramount for their health, transportation, subsistence, and ceremonies. Join us to learn from […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Whit Perry, Plimouth Plantation - 2020 marks the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower landing at Plymouth and the birth of our nation. Join us for this exciting presentation about the historic restoration of the Mayflower and the celebratory sail planned for May of 2020 from Charlestown in Boston Harbor. […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Blake Dinius, Plymouth County Extension Entomologist - More than just annoying, mosquitoes may be the most dangerous animal in the world (Great white sharks, step aside!) The incidence of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Plymouth county ranks among the highest in the nation. Join Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Mark Richardson, Tower Hill Botanical Director - According to NASA, in the United States more surface area is covered by lawn than by any other single irrigated crop. Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides to thrive in our climate. Learn how to replace your lawn with beautiful […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. John Sheppard, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries - These curious fish migrate thousands of miles between fresh and saltwater and are incredibly important to our ocean and aquatic food webs. John Sheppard of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Diadromous Fish project will share the latest news about their […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Alexandra Vecchio, Mass Audubon Climate Change Program Manager - The subject of climate change with all of its ramifications can be overwhelming. We know our life choices have significant impacts on the health of our communities and planet. We struggle with individual action plans that can make a difference. […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Patty Levasseur, Graduate Researcher, Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay & University of Massachusetts - A once abundant turtle species, diamondback terrapins were an important food source for the Continental Army and later for slaves on coastal plantations dating back to the 1700s. Terrapin meat later became a delicacy for the […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Eleanor Vallier-Talbot, Meteorologist National Weather Service - Weather watchers everywhere have been seeing the changes that have been happening around us, especially with the increasing number and intensity of storms locally and worldwide. Prolonged droughts have also caused major problems, especially with dwindling water and food supplies. This presentation […]
