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July 20, 2016Science Lecture Series: Ancient Forests and Champion Trees of the Northeast
At 7:00 pm on Thursday July 21, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and Friends of the Pine Bush Community will cohost an evening lecture at the Discovery Center on ancient trees of New York presented by Fred Breglia, Executive Director of the Landis Arboretum. This lecture is part of a monthly science lecture series presented by local scientists and the Commission’s own expert staff. Recommended for ages 15 and above, lecture series topics vary from tiger beetles, to wild turkeys, to climate research and more.
This presentation will highlight many of the old growth gems that exist throughout New York including the Capital Region. Breglia has spent the past 15 years searching for, exploring, and documenting ancient forests and this presentation will highlight and feature what he has found. You will learn how to recognize the characteristics that make up old growth forests as he takes you on a virtual tour of the largest and oldest trees in the northeast.
To learn more about Breglia and the Landis Arboretum visit their website address at www.landisarboretum.org, and like their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/landisarb. Visit Breglia’s Ancient Forest and Champion Tree Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ancientforests.
Science Lecture Series programs are free and open to the public. This program is recommended for ages 15+. Pre-registration is required for all programs. The Discovery Center is located at 195 New Karner Road in Albany. To sign up for any of these programs, please visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call 518-456-0655.
