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Ruth V. Fisher Lecture Series 2010
June July August
- June 9 " THAT REMINDS ME OF A STORY " by Rebecca Rule
Stories speak to us of community. They hold our history and reflect our identity. Rebecca Rule has made it her mission over the last ten years to collect stories of New England , especially those that reflect what's special about this rocky old place. She'll tell some of those stories -- her favorites are the funny ones -- and invite audience members to contribute a few stories of their own. Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council.
- June 23 " ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF WHIP-POOR-WILLS
AND COMMON NIGHTHAWKS IN THE NORTHEAST " by Pam Hunt
Pam Hunt, Avian Conservation Biologist at NH Audubon will talk about the regional decline of Whip-poor-wills and Common Nighthawks. Come learn about the overall population trends, potential factors behind the declines, and some of the programs currently in place to discover more about these mysterious birds.
- July 14 " WOLF AND COYOTE IN NEW ENGLAND " by Chris Schadler
Chris Schadler is a wild canid ecologist who's first interest 30 years ago was the gray wolf. When her sheep farm attracted the attention of the local coyote gang, her attention turned to the study of this fascinating predator. Now her time is spent in the pursuit of the Eastern Coyote studying its use of our changing landscape and how management policies affect its population dynamics, dispersal patterns, food choices and interactions with returning wolves from Canada . Chris will compare coyote and wolf ecology, behavior and social dynamics as well as discuss the return of the wolf to New England.
- July 28 " SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AT THE NEW WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST HEADQUARTERS " by Bill Dauer
Bill Dauer, Forest Engineer at the White Mountain National Forest , will discuss and show the many, many green and sustainable features at the new Forest Service office which will ultimately result in a LEED Gold certification.
- August 11 " DIGGING INTO NATIVE HISTORY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE " by Bob Goody
Abenaki history has been reduced to near-invisibility as the result of conquest, a conquering culture that placed little value on the Indian experience, and a strategy of self-preservation that required many Abenaki to go ?underground,? concealing their true identities for generations to avoid discrimination and persecution. Bob Goodby will present archaeological evidence that shows their deep presence here, inches below the earth's surface. Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council.
- August 25 " BACKYARD POLLINATORS " by Bonnie Caruthers
Butterflies, Bees…and Flies?? …and beetles and moths and more! As gardeners, we assume the flowers, fruit trees and berry bearing shrubs will always be there. However, with the decline in some native pollinators, this may not always be so. It is not just a matter of planting flowers for foraging because pollinators of all kinds need nesting, egg laying, pupating and overwintering sites as well. Come Listen to Naturalist Bonnie Caruthers talk about the fascinating lives of these insects, the part they play in our everyday lives, the threats they face and the difference you can make in your own backyard.
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Programs will take place at the Nature Center ( 131 Quincy Bog Road in Rumney). All talks are free (donations are gratefully accepted) and open to the public. Talks begin at 7pm and are followed by an informal reception with refreshments. These lectures are underwritten in part by the Ruth V. Fisher Memorial Fund.
For more information, contact: programs@quincybog.org
Previous Ruth V Fisher Lecture Programs
Previous Ruth V. Fisher Lectures are in PDF format, you will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Reader, to view them.
Summer 2009
Summer 2008
Summer 2007
Summer 2006
Summer 2005
Summer 2004
Summer 2003
Summer 2002
Summer 2001
Summer 2000
Summer 1999
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