2006 Summer Lecture Series
Rensselaer’s Darrin Fresh Water Institute, located on Route 9N, and the Historical Society of Bolton
are pleased to co-host a series of distinguished presentations on the natural history of
Lake George and the Adirondacks
July 10
The Making of the DVD Documentary “The Lost Radeau: North America’s Oldest
Intact Warship”
Joseph W. Zarzynski, Executive Director, Bateaux Below, Wilton, NY
July 17
Backyard Bullies: Terrestrial Invasive Plants
Sarah Small, Program Assistant, Lake George Land Conservancy, Bolton Landing, NY
July 24
All about Bluebirds - and More!
John Rogers, Cofounder, New York State Bluebird Society, Brewerton, NY
July 31
OLD BOLTON on Lake George, NY: Newly published with a book signing to follow
presentation
Bill Gates, Regional Author & President, Historical Society of Bolton,
Bolton Landing, NY
August 7
The Amazing Meadow: An In-depth Look at the Exciting Adirondack Life Forms
Encountered during a Walk through a Flowering Meadow
Gerry Lemmo, Professional Photographer, Naturalist and Writer, Glens Falls, NY
August 14
The Wild Center: The New Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
Lisa Rodriguez, Interpretive Naturalist, Tupper Lake, NY
August 21 Reminisces & Stories of the Loines and Apperson families from Northwest Bay: Part 2
Nancy Rogal, Longtime Family Resident, Bolton Landing, NY
August 28
An Evening with Earl Woodward: His Unique Design & Adirondack Heritage from
Stony Creek to Lake Luzerne to Bolton Landing
Deanne Rehm, Longtime Resident, Bolton Landing, NY
Programs are on Monday evenings beginning at 7:30 PM. The public is cordially invited free of charge
Funding for this series is provided by generous gifts from The Knapp Fund and numerous individuals
For more information visit our website www.rpi.edu/dept/DFWI