The Remarkable History of Penikese Island
The Remarkable History of Penikese Island
Discover the rich tapestry of Penikese Island’s history with Kimberly Ulmer, Executive Director of the Penikese Island School. Spanning its early days as a natural history school to its time as a leper colony, and now a vital wildlife sanctuary, Penikese has played a diverse range of roles. Learn more about the Island’s crucial botanical surveys that document ecological changes over the last 150 years and the Island’s current endeavors in environmental education programs aimed at fostering the next generation of environmental stewards. Join us to explore this unique island’s past and the ways in which it continues to inspire and educate as a hub for environmental stewardship and science education.
MVM Members: $15; Non-Members: $25.
DETAILS
| Date | September 6, 2024 |
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| From | 5:00 pm |
| To | 6:00 pm |
| Type | Talk |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |