Brendan is one of the world's experts on climate change.  He will tell us how our climate has changed in the past centuries, how scientists know that, and what this tells us about societies that suddenly appeared or disappeared on the world scene.

Last summer David, director of the Montshire Museum in Norwich, Vt., kayaked the entire length of the Connecticut River—alone.  He will tell us about this journey.

Tom is a director of NH Audubon, and the chair of the committee that established LCHIP.  He also masquerades as Audubon himself from time to time.

Ever seen a Great Spangled Fritillary? How about a Cherry-faced Meadowhawk? In stories and colorful slides, author and naturalist Bryan Pfeiffer will reveal the delights of watching butterflies, dragonflies and other sparkling insects. Bryan will discuss the tools and tricks you'll need for close (real close) and enjoyable encounters with these bright wings of summer. You'll even learn the racy details of dragonfly romance and butterfly foreplay.

Programs begin at 7:00 o'clock in the evening at the Quincy Bog Nature Center located on Quincy Bog Road, off Quincy Road, in Rumney, New Hampshire. See sidebar for a link to a yahoo interactive map to help guide you to the Nature Center. These programs, sponsored by the Ruth V.Fisher Fund, are free and open to the public.  Light refreshments are served after each talk.  For further information or directions, phone Jody Young at 603 786-9053.