Virtual

Bird migration is one of the greatest wonders in the natural world. Many species undergo extraordinarily long and arduous journeys, and often the birds are only a few months old. Did you know that some birds migrate over 7,000 miles non-stop? Did you know that the migration strategies of birds depend on their species, subspecies, age, and gender? During his presentation, Bill Gette will explain why birds migrate, the various types of migration, the benefits and risks, and various migration strategies. He will also explain how birds are able to achieve these amazing feats. He will review behavioral and physical adaptations, the use of environmental factors, the benefits of flocking behavior, and bird navigation.

Sunday, September 11 | 4:00pm

Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

We are excited to welcome back Bill McKibben -- climate activist, writer, and founder of 350.org and the Third Act. Bill will be speaking about his most recent book, "The Flag, The Cross, and the Station Wagon." In this book he observes Lexington's history over the last 5 decades as a microcosm of America with all its strengths and weaknesses.

Presented by Gresh Lattimore, Cpt, USN, retired. The Battle of Gettysburg proved to be the turning point in the American Civil War. It didn’t start out that way. By 1863, this clash of the Northern and Confederate forces was inevitable, but the way it occurred, and where it occurred, were the result of a series of coincidences. The South did not regard Gettysburg as a pivotal encounter and, after the battle, northern voices severely criticized General Meade for allowing General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia to escape intact. It was only in the aftermath of the battle that it became clear to the South that there would be no European intervention, and their hopes of winning the war and establishing a separate nation were greatly diminished.

Monday, September 12 | 7:00pm

Hybrid: Large Meeting Room + Zoom

Join us for the latest installment in our Poetry Series, hosted by Cammy Thomas.

Ann Bookman is a poet, anthropologist and social justice advocate. Julia Lisella's books include Our Lively Kingdom, forthcoming from Bordighera Press fall 2022, which was named a finalist in the Lauria/Frasca poetry prize. She also has written Always (WordTech Editions, 2014), Terrain (WordTech Editions, 2007), and a chapbook, Love Song Hiroshima (Finishing Line Press, 2004). George Kalogeris’s most recent book of poems is Winthropos, (Louisiana State University, 2021). He is also the author of Guide to Greece (LSU), a book of paired poems in translation, Dialogos, and poems based on the notebooks of Albert Camus, Camus: Carnets.