How Does History Inform Current Events?
It is said that those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. Are we ignoring obvious parallels from the past? Discussions will focus on present United States attitudes towards ‘political enemies.’
It is said that those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. Are we ignoring obvious parallels from the past? Discussions will focus on present United States attitudes towards ‘political enemies.’
This fun introduction to Shakespeare is full of hints to help you enjoy and understand his plays in the way that works best for you.
We will examine the benefits of using plants that are native to our area in order to enhance biodiversity and adaptability to our soils while creating a habitat for birds and pollinators through all seasons.
Not all tequila tastes the same. This class features a “horizontal tasting” guiding us through a journey of Mexico’s national spirit varieties ranging from Blanco, Joven, Reposado, Anjelo, and Extra Anejelo.
(Recording Now Available) Recent cyber-attacks by nation states are causing disruptive damage to their targets. Examples are presented and discussed in terms of their approach, magnitude, and perceived motivations. Historical perspectives are addressed.
(Recording Now Available!) Learn how Smart Growth can create a Resilient City, ready to survive crises and face future shocks and stresses from climate change, growing populations, and depleted energy sources.
(Recording Now Available!) Family history or family lies? This tale of hard times on the early Maine coast was inspired by David’s mother’s family. The ‘new land’ was fraught with hunger and meager shelter where death was always lurking and warfare was ubiquitous.
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE! Join a wildlife photographer as she explores the birds of the Great Pacific Flyway, a major north-south migratory path over the Sacramento Valley of California. As a wildlife rescuer, she will also show what happens when wildlife clashes with humanity.
Beginning with a discussion of the life cycle of the honey bee, you will have the unique opportunity to watch the installation of a package of honey bees in a new hive in a St Michaels yard and learn what you need for your own hive.
(Recording Now Available!) Join Doug’s class and learn why beaches erode and how rip currents work. You will examine globally collected sand samples, or your own, and learn how to analyze their differences.