Monarch Butterfly Biology, Ecology, and Conservation Needs
The amazing life cycle and migration of the Monarch Butterfly. A talk about these beautiful Butterflies and why their population has been declining.
Stony Creek Granite and The Statue of Liberty
The base of the Statue of Liberty was built using Stony Creek granite. The granite is also known for being used for the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, The Smithsonian, and Columbia University.
Bhutan: A Kingdom in a Modern World
All about Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom. Its farm life, diet, religion, clothing, industry, wildlife, health care, etc. Bhutan sounds like a truly exceptional place rich in culture and family values.
Swamp Forests of Borneo, Republic of Congo, and Wetland Ecosystems
Study of swamps, forests and wetlands of Indonesia and Africa. Including primates such as Lemurs in Madagascar and orangutans in Indonesia.
SEA TURTLES OF LONG ISLAND SOUND
Presenter: MaryEllen Mateleska, Mystic Aquarium. There are four different species who have been found in Long Island Sound (Green sea turtles, Loggerhead sea turtles, Leatherback sea turtles and the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles).
THE LIVING VILLAGE – Yale Divinity School
For the Living Village, everything from the architecture, building materials, solar energy, water supply and management, landscaping and lighting is being planned with the concept of leaving a positive footprint on the environment.
