Speaker Series March 21/07 - Adrienne Fowlie

Adrienne Fowlie will be the featured speaker for the Science and Nature Speaker Series, March 21, 2007, 7 pm at the Cornwall Public Library. Ms. Fowlie's talk, "Mercury Contamination in Fish – What does it mean for you?", will outline her M.Sc. research topic, and its contribution to the ongoing study of mercury contamination in the St. Lawrence River and the aquatic food chain. Admission is free, but please reserve in advance by calling the River Institute, 936-6620.
The Science and Nature Speaker Series is sponsored by the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Science and Nature Speaker Series Launched!

Mike Runtz, renowned naturalist and photographer, kicked off the Science and Nature Speaker Series on February 21, 2007 at the Cornwall Public Library with an informative photo-talk entitled, "Beaver Pond Ecology". A full house of enthusiasts enjoyed listening to Mr. Runtz's explanations of beavers, their behaviour, and their impact on the ecosystem.


Special guest Jim Brownell, MPP, gave opening remarks to launch the series, and Gerald Samson, from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, presented a plaque and sponsorship cheque to the River Institute and the Cornwall Public Library for the Speaker Series.

From left: Jim Brownell, MPP, Jordan Ann Kevan (River Institute), Dawn Kiddell (Cornwall Public Library), Gerald Samson (Ontario Trillium Foundation)