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Watershed Moments Community Learning Series

Learning lasts a lifetime.

As part of its commitment to public education, the Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences (UMCES-AL) offers free community presentations and events through its Watershed Moments Community Learning Series. Launched in 2015, the Watershed Moments series engages community members in environmental science through films, presentations, demonstrations, and other learning-focused activities. The series has included presentations by UMCES scientists and students and by invited guests, such as NASA Astronaut and UMCES alumnus Ricky Arnold and glaciologist Richard Alley.

John Hoogland releases a caged prairie dog on a snow-covered field in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Upcoming Events:

 


45 Years of Prairie Dog Discoveries with John Hoogland 

Thursday, October 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Location: Appalachian Laboratory)

Step inside the complex, dramatic and often shocking social world of prairie dogs through the eyes of the scientist who spent nearly half a century studying them.  World-renowned prairie dog researcher John Hoogland, author of the definitive new book, Prairie Dogs: Ecology and Social Behavior, will share “45 years of prairie dog discoveries.”  A reception will follow.

This event is free and open to the public. Reserve your seat today! 

Book Info: Purchase Prairie Dogs: Ecology and Social Behavior from the Princeton University Press. Use code P329 for 30% off!

Event Contact: Rhonda Schwinabart, Appalachian Laboratory Coordinator of External Affairs, rschwinabart@umces.edu or 301-689-7102

Photo courtesy of Elaine Miller Bond.

Katia Engelhardt at speaker's podium during Citizens Restoring American Chestnuts presentation

Past Events:

Use the link below for more information on past Watershed Moments Community Learning Series Events, including event recordings.