[SEMCO] FREE Events in Woods Hole this Weekend (Updated)
Joanne Tromp
jtromp at whoi.edu
Thu Sep 14 14:58:20 EDT 2017
Join us in Woods Hole for
Rachel Carson
Women in Science Pioneer
September 15-17, 2017
Woods Hole, MA
The Woods Hole Business Association <http://www.woodshole.com> is proud
to partner with the world-renowned Woods Hole science community to
present “Rachel Carson: Women in Science Pioneer,” a weekend
commemorating the 55th anniversary of Carson’s groundbreaking work,
/Silent Spring/, released on September 27, 1962. Carson’s ties to Woods
Hole run deep; she first arrived in 1929 as a 22-year-old summer
researcher with the Marine Biological Laboratory and her trilogy of
books, “Under the Sea Wind,” “The Sea Around Us,” and “The Edge of the
Sea” were all influenced by her first summer in Woods Hole. Join us as
we celebrate the legacy of this environmental trailblazer. Carson also
worked for the Bureau of Fisheries (now part of NOAA), and conducted
research at its station in Woods Hole. In 1949, she became the first
woman to go to sea on its research vessel, the /Albatross III/.
Schedule of Events
Discover the big science happening in the little village of Woods Hole
at the following institutions, all within walking distance. Better yet,
taking the Shining Sea Bikeway
<https://www.facebook.com/Falmouthshiningseabikeway/> into town!
Friday, September 15
7:00 PM
*Rachel Carson Retrospective: Readings and Reflections*
/Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water Street/
The inaugural Rachel Carson weekend kicks off with a night at the
theater! In the intimate setting of the Woods Hole Community Hall, six
local women will share Ms. Carson’s writings, and their personal
connection to them, revealing the many facets of this environmental
trailblazer. An original production by Annie Hart Cool, and also
featuring Wendy Bone, Mary Chris Kenney, Anne Richards, Lisa Jo Rudy,
and Victoria Smith.
Saturday, September 16: Special Events
10 AM – 11 AM
*Discover Science in Woods Hole Walking Tour*
/Tours leave from the Woods Hole Historical Museum located at 579 Woods
Hole Road/
Ever wondered why Woods Hole became a mecca for science, or how the
discovery of the Titanic happened here? All your questions about the
history of science in Woods Hole answered in a delightful walking tour
of historic Woods Hole village.
Noon
*“Rachel Carson: The Woods Hole Years”*
/Woods Hole Public Library, 581 Woods Hole Road/
Jennifer Gaines, former executive director, Woods Hole Historical
Museum, will discuss Carson’s work at MBL and NOAA, and the influence on
her writing and research.
3:30 PM
*Panel Discussion: “Rachel Carson: Blazing a Trail for Women in Science”*
/WHOI Redfield Auditorium, 45 Water Street/
Moderated by Heather Goldstone, host and producer of WCAI’s Living Lab
Radio, featuring Anne Giblin, Biogeochemistry; Julie Huber, Marine
Chemistry & Geochemistry; Andone Lavery, Acoustical Oceanography; and
Hanny Rivera, Coral Reef Molecular Ecology.
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
*Fall Equinox Sunset Walk at the Knob*
/Quissett Harbor Road (Limited parking; Carpooling strongly encouraged)/
Watch the sun set on another spectacular summer during this guided walk
to the Knob, one of Buzzards Bay’s most spectacular and special coastal
places, offering a breathtaking view of the Bay. Presented by the
Buzzards Bay Coalition in partnership with the Quissett Harbor
Preservation Trust and Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries.
7:30 PM
*Movie Night: American Experience: Rachel Carson*
/WHOI Redfield Auditorium, 45 Water Street/
The festivities will close with a screening of the PBS documentary,
/American Experience: Rachel Carson/, presented by the Woods Hole Film
Festival and sponsored by Quicks Hole Tavern. Featuring the voice of
Mary-Louise Parker as the influential writer and scientist, the film is
an intimate portrait of the woman whose groundbreaking books
revolutionized our relationship to the natural world.
Saturday, September 16: Village Visitation
10 AM – 4:30 PM
*WHOI Ocean Science Exhibit Center
<http://www.whoi.edu/main/ocean-science-exhibit-center>*
/15 School Street, Woods Hole/
Discover the research happening at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
and the tools of their trade; get a glimpse into a day in the life of
the deep submersible Alvin, the discovery of the Titanic, and much more.
10 AM – 4 PM
*Woods Hole Historical Museum <http://woodsholemuseum.org/wordpress/>*
/579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole/
The Woods Hole Historical Museum is a lively small museum with changing
exhibits and diverse programs appealing to people with wide interests.
Currently on view: “Navigating the Seas in the Age of Sail” and “A
History of Shellfishing on Cape Cod.”
11 AM – 4 PM
*MBL Pierce Exhibit Center <http://www.mbl.edu/pierce-exhibit-center/>*
/100 Water Street, Woods Hole/
Colorful exhibits tell the story of the Marine Biological Laboratory and
its impact on life sciences. Live animals, stunning underwater video
footage, a hands-on microscope, and an interactive squid are all part of
the visitor experience. The gift shop has you covered with Rachel Carson
books and merchandise to commemorate your Cape Cod visit.
11 AM – 4 PM
*Woods Hole Science Aquarium <http://aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov/>*
/166 Water Street, Woods Hole/
Home to more than 140 species of marine mammals, the aquarium offers
touch tanks of lobsters, horseshoe crabs, and starfish. Established in
Woods Hole in 1885, the WHSA is the country’s oldest marine aquarium. It
is owned by the federal government and operated by NOAA’s National
Marine Fisheries Service, in partnership with the Marine Biological
Laboratory.
Noon – 5:30 PM
*Woods Hole Public Library <http://woodsholepubliclibrary.org/>*
/581 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole/
The library boasts a collection of books, magazines and newspapers,
videos, books on cassette, music CDs, ebooks, and audiobooks totaling
nearly 40,000 items. It includes four special collections: the Thomas G.
Ratcliffe Collection of plays and books on theater and film, local
history, maritime books, and non-technical books on all of the sciences,
and is also home to a unique collection of historic paintings by
Franklin L. Gifford.
Visit www.woodshole.com <http://www.woodshole.com> for more information
and be sure to follow "Woods Hole" on Facebook for daily updates.
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