[SEMCO] HCT 2010 Winter Talks

[Michael W. Lach]

HARWICH CONSERVATION TRUST (HCT) 

Winter Talk Series 2010 

FREE (except Eyes on Owls - Live Owl Show, March 6th) and open to the public. 

All take place at the Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street. 

Saturday, January 9th, 2pm - Endangered Species of the World 

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 The Princeton Guide to Birds of the West Indies. He is also Chair of the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Committee. Join us to learn about rare wildlife worldwide. 

Saturday, January 23rd, 2pm - Box Turtles on Cape Cod - A Species of Special Concern 

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. 

Saturday, January 30th, 2pm - Fishers: Unique, Misunderstood, Cryptic Creatures 

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 7th grade science teacher at the Lighthouse Charter School. His drive and enthusiasm make this presentation a must see! 

Saturday, February 6th, 2pm - The Shifting Sands of Cape Cod 

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. 

Saturday, February 13th, 2pm - Cape Cod's First Map - The Forgotten History of Cape Cod 

Mike Farber will present an overview of the Cornerstone Project 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. 

Saturday, February 20th, 2pm - Turtles Around Cape Cod 

For those 100+ attendees at last year's lecture by Tom Tyning, author of the Stokes Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians, 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! 

Saturday, February 27th, 2pm - African Safari 

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 Smithsonian Journeys. 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. 

Saturday March 6th, three shows - Eyes On Owls - Live Owl Program - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 

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. 

For a schedule of FREE guided walks, please visit: www.HarwichConservationTrust.org 
Harwich Conservation Trust, P.O. Box 101, South Harwich, MA 02661 
Email: hct at cape.com, Ph: 508-432-3997 



Michael W. Lach
Executive Director
www.HarwichConservationTrust.org
Ph:  508-432-3997
Email: hct at cape.com
Fax: 508-432-1311
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 101
South Harwich, MA 02661
HCT office:  #947 Route 28, South Harwich

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