The lyceum lecture scheduled for March 30 has been postponed to Thursday, April 6 at 6:00 PM. We hope you are able to join KLT and Bill Patterson then. See below for more information.
Kennebec Land Trust 2023 Lyceum Lecture Series
Maine's State Parks and Public Lands: Conserving Nature, Managing People, and Embracing the Future
Thursdays March 16, March 23, and April 6 ~ 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Winthrop High School Auditorium
Join Kennebec Land Trust for our annual winter lecture series to learn more about Maine state parks and public land from Maine State staff. KLT’s winter lectures are modeled on the early New England lyceums that began in 1826 in Massachusetts. Find more information at www.tklt.org/lyceum
Recreational and Cultural Importance of Maine's Parks and Public Lands
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Jocelyn Hubbell
Interpretive Specialist, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL)
Rex Turner
Outdoor Recreation Planner, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Exploring the values visitors place on Maine’s Parks and Lands
Cultural importance of the lands and recreation
Recreation now and in the future
Conservation of Wildlife and Biodiversity of Maine's Parks and Public Lands
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Justin Schlawin
Forest Ecologist, Maine Natural Areas Program
Sarah Spencer
Senior Resource Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Contribution of parks and public lands to the state’s biodiversity
BPL management for common and at-risk species and habitats
What BPL and partners are doing to monitor and assess ecological changes over time as a result of climate change and other stressors
Looking Forward: Land Acquisition Progress and Priorities
Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 - 7:30PM
Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30PM
Bill Patterson
Deputy Director, Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Conservation
The need
The opportunity
Recent and pending project
Summer field workshops will be announced soon. Visit www.tklt.org or contact Marie at mring@tklt.org or 207-377-2848 for more information.
Directions: From Route 41 in Winthrop, turn onto Rambler Way to the Winthrop High School. Once inside, follow the signs for the performing arts center.
Photo: Lily Bay State Park, Andy Cutko