Upcoming Meeting
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Understanding the Everglades and the Challenges of Its Restoration
Tom Lodge, PhD
Our September meeting features a presentation by Tom Lodge, PhD, author of the newly updated (in its third edition now) handbook to the ‘glades. It is the author’s intent that The Everglades Handbook: Understanding the Ecosystem (3rd edition) bridge the gap between popular and scientific literature. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Lodge started his fascination with the Everglades in 1966, choosing to spend a day in the heart of our National Park while awaiting housing to start graduate studies at the University of Miami’s Department of Biology. Through his studies, his interest in wildlife photography, and his ecological-consulting career, he developed a knack for explaining detailed science in lay terms—the book’s hallmark. Among activities outside of consulting, he serves on the Board of the Tropical Audubon Society and has taught South Florida Ecology at Florida International University, where the book has been a course text since 1994. The 3rd edition (April 2010) continues the tradition as a college and high school text as well as a manual for those interested in Everglades natural history and restoration.
The meeting will be held at our regular meeting place, rooms 101 and 102 at FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. The program begins at 7:30 p.m.; refreshments are served beforehand, so come at 7:00! Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m.