Speakers Series
Come join us Monday nights through out the Summer, as we feature a variety of interesting and informative speakers.
March 3, 2008
Nigel Manley - Black Bear & Moose - Moose and bear are the largest animals in the North Country. Why can a moose close its nose? Do bears hibernate? Travel through the woods learning about these two species in New Hampshire with a Brit who has fallen in love with the outdoors of America. The wildlife of NH is discovered through pictures, words, sounds, pelts, and artifacts. Learn how wildlife habitat is managed while exploring where animals and birds live.
March 10, 2008
Denise Blaha & Julia Dundorf - “New Hampshire's Changing Climate and What You Can Do”- his presentation will give an overview of New Hampshire's changing climate and highlight projections for this century. We will then emphasize simple steps residents can take to reduce their carbon emissions and save money in the process. Think there's nothing you can do to slow climate change? Join us and learn the many ways you can be part of the solution.
March 17, 2008
Carl Lindblade-“New Hampshire-A State of Mind” - A humorous look at New Hampshire from the time of King George III to the present. Highlights colonial days, the NH political traditions and culture. Carl began his hotel career at The BALSAMS and for the past 40+ years has operated 3 and 4 diamond hotels and resorts.
March 24, 2008
Bob Manley & Gordon Dubois - Historical and Personal Account of Summiting New Hampshire’s 48-4,000 footers in Winter” - According to the Appalachian Mountain Club, by the end of the winter climbing season 2005 only 375 people had summated all 48-4,000 foot peaks in New Hampshire in winter. On March 17th, 2005 Bob Manley and Gordon Dubois added their names to the list. Bob Manley, a professional photographer from Sanbornton, NH, and Gordon Dubois from New Hampton will recount their four-year quest to summit the 48-4,000 foot peaks in the winter. In addition, this presentation will look at the history of winter mountaineering in the New Hampshire White Mountains and the unique place that women had in the conquest of the summits in the winter. Stunning photographs will be used to provide an appreciation for this feat from a perspective that few have experienced.
