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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Climate Change in the Northwoods: A Nicolet Exhibit

Dear Friends and Colleagues -

A good friend and associate, Terry Daulton and her partners, are kicking off the first leg of their Northwoods Climate Change Exhibit at Nicolet College next week.

Paradise Lost? Climate Change in the Northwoods is a new traveling art and science exhibit focusing on climate change in the Lake Superior region. It will be hosted by Nicolet College Art Gallery from February 16 to March 19, 2007. Gallery Hours will be: Mon - Thurs 8-8; Fri & Sat 8-4 and during most Theatre events. The exhibit is the culmination of over a year’s work involving 20 artists, seven scientists, six educators and numerous partner organizations.

February 17th, Nicolet will host a number of educational forums and activities on climate change. A poster session from 1:30 – 5 pm will highlight research and education projects. A 2 pm panel discussion will feature scientists, artists, and an energy efficiency expert. The focus of the panel will be research on climate change in our region, views on how art can help communicate science concepts, and information on what citizens can do to address climate change. The speakers will include Dr Tim Kratz (UW Trout Lake limnologist), Dr. Mark Kubiske (USFS researcher), Mary Burns (weaver), Helen Klebesadel (painter) and Sara Windjue (KEEP energy conservation educator). Following the panel will be films (including Inconvenient Truth and a documentary on the Paradise Lost exhibit), and activities for youth and families.

There will also be an evening reception with scientists and artists. The reception will begin at 7 pm with a viewing, followed by a presentation by Dr. Tim Kratz ( UW- Trout Lake ) on climate change and northern lakes and wetlands. Writer, John Bates, and musician, Charles Thomas, will share their work with the project. The afternoon events and show reception are free and open to the public.

Also, Terry offers any of you with relevant displays you may wish to exhibit the opportunity to join in. Her contact info is below. This is a great opportunity to interact with local and regional experts, as well as your neighbors, on this important topic. Please feel free to pass this on to any other folks who may be interested.


Thanks,

Mike Meyer

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