WINTER LECTURE SERIES

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Banwarth House, 408 E. Sycamore St., Elizabeth
(Behind Law & Jones Funeral Home)




 


January 9
History of the Banwarth House
Speaker: Diane Sipiera
 


Learn about the historical preservation of this 1876 house and the prominent owners of a blacksmith shop, wagon shop, furniture store, and funeral home.

January 23
Ecosystem Services Provided by Birds
Speaker: Dan Wenny
 


What do birds do in ecosystems and why are birds so important? Learn about the ecological roles birds fill, cultural significance of birds, and economics of bird conservation.

February 13
How to Recognize a Meteorite from a "Meteorwrong"
Speaker: Paul Sipiera
 


Presentation on the scientific importance of meteorites. View meteorites and compare. If you think you may have a meteorite, bring it in.

February 27
Spinning Wheel, Round and Round
Speaker: Jolene Foat
 


Preserving the past art form of spinning wool. Observe the steps in spinning and the process of getting the wool.

March
13

Hot Rock on Blue Ice
Speaker: Paul Sipiera
 


The search for meteorites in Antarctica.

March
27

The Wonders of Bird Migration
Speaker: Dan Wenny
 


Learn the who, how, where, and why of avian migration.

All event dates and times are subject to change..