VIRTUAL: The Science of Autumn Foligae with David Govatski
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM.
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Autumn is many people's favorite season, with cooler temperatures, bright blue skies, and a kaleidoscope of changing colors. The objective of this program is to understand the science behind autumn color. Why do leaves change color? What factors influence leaf color? Which leaf pigments are responsible for producing leaf colors in various trees? What is the significance of leaf color change? What effect will climate change have on autumn foliage? What are some of the economic and health benefits that come to New England from autumn foliage?
ABOUT DAVID: David has been a Naturalist for over twenty years. His professional background was with the U.S. Forest Service where he worked for 33 years until retirement in a variety of positions and locations across the country as a Forester, Silviculturist, and Forest Fire Management Officer. David is also a US Army veteran. Since his retirement he has worked as an expedition ship naturalist in Alaska and Iceland. David was the co-author of Forests for the People – The Story of the Eastern National Forests. David is chairman of the Nash Stream Forest Advisory Committee, is on the board of the Loon Preservation Committee, and is a trustee of the NH Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. David lives in Jefferson with his wife Kathi and both enjoy hiking and Nordic skiing.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
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