Katharine Preston will lead discussions of her book - Field with a view: Science and Faith in a Time Climate Change - over three Thursday mornings at St. John's: Aug 15, 22, 29, starting at 9:15, for about an hour. You do not have to attend all three, but specific chapters will … [Read more...] about Discussions at St. John’s: “Science and Faith in a Time Climate Change”
Climate Change
Katharine Preston to discuss “Field with a view” on July 18
On Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m., Katharine Preston will discuss her book, Field with a view: science and faith in a time of climate change at the Essex Library. Drawing from her ecological and theological training, Katharine will invite us to think deeply about the human … [Read more...] about Katharine Preston to discuss “Field with a view” on July 18
The Wild Center Empowers Educators to Talk Climate Change: Hosts Summer Institute for NYS Teachers
Field trips bring climate change learnings outside the classroom. (Credit: The Wild Center) The Wild Center will host a Summer Institute for New York State Teachers on July 15-18, focused on "Empowering Students for Climate Resilience." This is the first multi-day institute of … [Read more...] about The Wild Center Empowers Educators to Talk Climate Change: Hosts Summer Institute for NYS Teachers
Community Discussion on Climate Change at Library
On Sunday, Mar 12, at 3:00 p.m. In our role as a community gathering place, the Belden Noble Library will be host a discussion on CLIMATE CHANGE. What are your thoughts on this topic? Come share them in this open conversation guided by Essex residents Katharine Preston and Nick … [Read more...] about Community Discussion on Climate Change at Library
Trouble for Moose: Climate, Ticks, and Lack of Predators
The biggest animal to recolonize our region after past extirpation is the Moose. The largest member of the deer family (Cervidae), Moose (Alces alces) hint at the Pleistocene mega-fauna that for epochs prior to arrival of Homo sapiens (us!) shaped North American ecosystems. … [Read more...] about Trouble for Moose: Climate, Ticks, and Lack of Predators