Ecology Lecture Series
Our Park Ranger, Sydney, will be returning to the library this fall to dive into even more nature topics related to South Portland. During these lectures, we will look at different topics through the lens of folklore, natural history, ecology, and conservation. These lectures take place on the third Thursday of each month at the Main Branch of the South Portland Public Library.
Topics are as follows:
10/17- Myths and Legends of Maine: The folklore of Maine is all around us. Join us this month to explore some of the creepy stories that have originated in Maine, from our curious cryptids to our haunted places.
11/21- From Moths to Monarchs: Let’s dive into the interesting world of the Lepidoptera family including its members’ fantastic adaptations, great variety, and role in the ecosystem.
12/19- Flora, Fauna, and Festivities: Plants and animals are key components of many holiday traditions and stories. This presentation will explore some of the symbolism that is associated with flora and fauna in winter holidays around the world.
1/16- The Wonderful World of Insects: Did you know Maine is home to 16,000 species of insects? This month we will take a look at all things insects and their role in the world.
2/20- A History of Parks and Environmentalism- South Portland Parks department manages over 350 acres of parks, trails, recreational facilities and coastline. But where did all this land come from? How did people decide to start protecting it? And what is it used for? In this discussion we will take a look into the past to see where parks got their start and how environmentalism came about.
3/20- Maine’s Amphibians and Reptiles - Take a closer look at the diversity of frogs, toads, salamanders and other reptiles living in Maine and their ecological role.
All talks take place at 6:30pm.