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<P align=center>HARWICH CONSERVATION TRUST (HCT) </P></FONT><U><FONT size=7>
<P align=center>Winter Talk Series 2010 </P></U></FONT><FONT size=3>
<P align=center></FONT><FONT size=4>FREE (except Eyes on Owls - Live Owl Show,
March 6th) and open to the public.</FONT><FONT size=3> <BR><BR><FONT size=5>All
take place at the Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street.</FONT>
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<P align=left>Saturday, January 9</FONT><FONT size=1>th</FONT><FONT size=3>, 2pm
– <U>Endangered Species of the World </P></B></U></FONT><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>Bringing an international flair to the Cape, Herbert A. Raffaele,
Ph.D., Chief of the Division of International Conservation for the US Fish &
Wildlife Service, will talk about his experiences with endangered species
protection. His career with the US Fish & Wildlife Service spans decades. He
is the author of several Princeton bird guides including </FONT></FONT><I><FONT
size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>The Princeton
Guide to Birds of the West Indies</I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>. He is also Chair of
the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Committee. Join us to learn about rare
wildlife worldwide. </P></FONT></FONT><B><FONT size=3>
<P align=left>Saturday, January 23</FONT><FONT size=1>rd</FONT><FONT size=3>,
2pm - <U>Box Turtles on Cape Cod - A Species of Special Concern
</P></B></U></FONT><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>Long-lived with relatively small home ranges, box turtles are
vulnerable to habitat loss and other threats especially in the late spring when
the Cape gears up for summer. Mike Jones, Ph.D. specializes in turtle
conservation with the State Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program.
We look forward to his informative and enthusiastic presentation about local box
turtles. </P></FONT></FONT><B><FONT size=3>
<P align=left>Saturday, January 30</FONT><FONT size=1>th</FONT><FONT size=3>,
2pm - <U>Fishers: Unique, Misunderstood, Cryptic Creatures
</P></B></U></FONT><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>Peter Trull will share his research about the mysterious fisher, a
secretive mammal that has surfaced on the Cape. Nearly wiped out in New England
by the fur trade during the mid-1800s, the arboreal fisher is slowly making a
comeback. Peter has been involved in research and education for about 30 years.
His past professional affiliations include Mass Audubon Society's coastal
seabird monitoring program, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies and the Cape
Cod Museum of Natural History. He is currently the 7</FONT></FONT><FONT size=1
face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=1 face=Garamond,Garamond>th
</FONT></FONT><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>grade science teacher at the Lighthouse Charter School.
His drive and enthusiasm make this presentation a must see!
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<P align=left>Saturday, February 6</FONT><FONT size=1>th</FONT><FONT size=3>,
2pm - <U>The Shifting Sands of Cape Cod </P></B></U></FONT><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>Chris Weidman, Ph.D. is the Research Coordinator for the Waquoit
Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Reserve provides long-term
protection to the habitat and resources of Waquoit Bay, a representative
estuarine ecosystem. The area serves as a natural laboratory for research by
staff and visiting scientists from around the world to advance understanding of
natural estuarine and watershed-linked processes. Dr. Weidman’s passion for
geology will show through in this ground shifting presentation.
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<P align=left>Saturday, February 13</FONT><FONT size=1>th</FONT><FONT size=3>,
2pm - <U>Cape Cod’s First Map - The Forgotten History of Cape Cod
</P></B></U></FONT><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>Mike Farber will present an overview of the </FONT></FONT><I><FONT
size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>Cornerstone
Project </I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>under the auspices of the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter
School where he is documenting the surveying techniques used by early settlers
of Cape Cod to establish town and property boundaries. Mr. Farber will share
recently uncovered information about our early Cape history that was once
thought lost to the ages. </P></FONT></FONT><B><FONT size=3>
<P align=left>Saturday, February 20</FONT><FONT size=1>th</FONT><FONT size=3>,
2pm - Turtles Around Cape Cod </P></B></FONT><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>For those 100+ attendees at last year’s lecture by Tom Tyning,
author of the </FONT></FONT><I><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>Stokes Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians,
</I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>it was a very entertaining hour filled with fascinating
facts. This year we have asked Tom to come back to focus on turtles found in
Cape waters. As the former regional naturalist for Mass Audubon, Tom led
countless groups across Massachusetts and the world. For the past several years,
he has been a professor at Berkshire Community College in Environmental
Sciences. A must see event for everyone! </P></FONT></FONT><B><FONT size=3>
<P align=left>Saturday, February 27</FONT><FONT size=1>th</FONT><FONT size=3>,
2pm - African Safari </P></B></FONT><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT
size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>David Clapp is the former Director of the Massachusetts Audubon
Society's South Shore Sanctuaries. He is a respected naturalist, scientist, and
teacher who has worked extensively in wildlife habitat conservation. He now
leads guided trips to amazing locations around the world for
</FONT></FONT><I><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond>Smithsonian Journeys</I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3
face=Garamond,Garamond><FONT size=3 face=Garamond,Garamond>. Join us on this
photo safari of African habitats and wildlife as David shares his wealth of
knowledge, unique experiences, and personal stories. David’s charismatic style
entertains and enlightens audiences far and wide. </P></FONT></FONT><B><FONT
size=3>
<P align=left>Saturday March 6</FONT><FONT size=1>th</FONT><FONT size=3>, three
shows - Eyes On Owls – Live Owl Program - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
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face=Garamond,Garamond>
<P align=left>In 2008, three shows were filled to capacity a week in advance!
Marcia and Mark Wilson are returning to the Harwich Community Center with their
owls to amaze us once again. See great-horned, snowy, barred, screech and
saw-whet owls as well as the spectacled owl from South America and the Eurasian
eagle owl. Reserve early for this inspiring and intriguing live owl show.
Tickets are $5 for children under 12, $10 for ages 12 & up including adults.
Reserve online at www.HarwichConservationTrust.org. </P></FONT></FONT><B><FONT
size=4>
<P align=center>For a schedule of FREE guided walks, please visit: <A
href="http://www.HarwichConservationTrust.org">www.HarwichConservationTrust.org</A>
<FONT size=3><BR></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3>Harwich Conservation Trust, P.O. Box
101, South Harwich, MA 02661 <BR>Email: hct@cape.com, Ph: 508-432-3997
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Michael W. Lach<BR>Executive Director<BR><A
href="http://www.HarwichConservationTrust.org">www.HarwichConservationTrust.org</A><BR>Ph:
508-432-3997<BR>Email: <A href="mailto:hct@cape.com">hct@cape.com</A><BR>Fax:
508-432-1311<BR>Mailing Address:<BR>P.O. Box 101<BR>South Harwich, MA
02661<BR>HCT office: #947 Route 28, South Harwich</FONT></DIV>
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