Thursday, March 04, 2010
Green Sanctuary Talk with Eric Strauss
Eric Strauss to speak at First Parish
On Friday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m., the Green Sanctuary Committee of the First Parish of Watertown will present Boston College biology professor Eric Strauss with a talk and discussion on “The Challenge of Rejuvenating America's Cities through Urban Ecology.” Strauss will lead us on a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and transforming the role of humans as ecosystem engineers . We will learn about urban ecology as a tool for greater human sustainability in managing our cities. Strauss is the founder of the Boston College Environmental Studies Program and Co-Founder of the Urban Ecology Institute. He will use research experience in animal ecology, urban forest dynamics and science education as a platform for considering how this novel means of collaboration can build strong networks for research and community action. He will also discuss initiatives from the USDA Forest Service and the National Science Foundation that will bring about more mission-driven community involvement leading to the preservation of our environment. This event is free, and open to the public and will be held in the church sanctuary at 35 Church St., Watertown. Refreshments will be served.
On Friday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m., the Green Sanctuary Committee of the First Parish of Watertown will present Boston College biology professor Eric Strauss with a talk and discussion on “The Challenge of Rejuvenating America's Cities through Urban Ecology.” Strauss will lead us on a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and transforming the role of humans as ecosystem engineers . We will learn about urban ecology as a tool for greater human sustainability in managing our cities. Strauss is the founder of the Boston College Environmental Studies Program and Co-Founder of the Urban Ecology Institute. He will use research experience in animal ecology, urban forest dynamics and science education as a platform for considering how this novel means of collaboration can build strong networks for research and community action. He will also discuss initiatives from the USDA Forest Service and the National Science Foundation that will bring about more mission-driven community involvement leading to the preservation of our environment. This event is free, and open to the public and will be held in the church sanctuary at 35 Church St., Watertown. Refreshments will be served.