Here are some Log Lunch speakers this fall:
Sept. 19, Brian Donahue, Professor of Environmental Studies, Brandeis University, forest expert, author of Slow Wood( 2025), on the topic of“ Greener Building from Local Forests.”
Sept. 26, Arnold Mukwanga Mikolo, Environmental Justice Community Advocate, Conservation Law Foundation, on the topic of“ Environmental Racism in Manchester New Hampshire & the Pursuit of a Greener More Equitable City.”
Oct. 24, Tom Tyning, Professor of Ecology, Berkshire Community College, Amphibian & Snake Scientist, on the reptiles of the Berkshires.
Nov. 7, Owen Brandriss, Aerospace Engineer on the topic of electric aircraft. Nov. 14, Ashley Muspratt, Executive Director, Center for Ecological Technology, on converting waste to energy.
Nov. 21, Devon Nowlin, Project Manager, Williams College Museum of Art, on the topic of new museum’ s design and construction.
There also will be student speakers on the other three Fridays in October. sustainability. williams. edu
On Nov. 8, the 9th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference, another college-related environmental program this fall in the Berkshires that is open to the public, will be held at the ' 62 Dance and Theater Center on the campus of Williams College. The daylong event will feature expert speakers, exhibits, and educational presentations on topics including native wildlife, bird populations, and environmental conservation. The conference is hosted by the Berkshire Community College Environmental Program, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and the Williams College Center for Environmental Studies. berkshirecc. edu / news-events / bnhc. php n
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