Three Things Thursdays - 7:00 PM
They say that any day you learn something new is a good day. We’d like to expand that to learning three new things!
This summer lecture series features guest speakers who share their knowledge about special topics that you might never have considered, or perhaps topics about which you would like to learn more.
May 16 - Chemical Ecology: the Interface Between Insects & Plants
Tonight’s presenter is Dr. Robert Raguso of the Raguso Lab at Cornell. Chemical ecology integrates chemistry and biology, examining the chemical interactions between organisms and their environment. It’s a whole other language of the natural world that few of us consider beyond pheromones. Our senses are blind to most of these interactions, and Dr. Raguso will help lift the veil so you can discover some of the secret exchanges that occur around us every single day. Call or email to register.
June 20 - Native Bees with Molly Jacobson
Molly Jacobson develops and coordinates projects to improve pollinator habitat on public and private lands, and performs public outreach with SUNY ESF’s Restoration Science Center. Her knowledge and passion for native bees, especially bumblebees, is apparent as she shares her concern for native bee populations and what each of us can do to help slow their decline.
July 18 - Central New York Geology with Kim LaCoe
Details to come.
August 15 - Backcountry Preparedness & Safty with DEC Ranger Mark Burkholder - 7 PM
The best outdoor experiences are those for which you have prepared. Ranger Burkholder leads us in a presentation about backcountry preparedness that can assure that you are ready for nearly any situation when you are out enjoying our country’s forests, parks and remote lands.
September 19 - Managing Your Forestland with DEC Forester Paul Romanenko - 7 PM
A healthy forest is often a managed forest, and these days, with the CNY deer population at record high numbers, learning how to keep your forest land healthy may seem like a challenge. Paul is ready to share his years of insight and modern techniques to help you turn a damaged ecosystem into one that is thriving for both you and the plants and animals that share your land.