Sat, Aug 10
|Mountain Top Historical Society
Vanished Fauna of the Catskill Mountains
A handful of fascinating creatures once inhabited the Catskill Mountain region, but have disappeared over the last three centuries. Join us around the campfire to learn about these animals, their impact on local ecosystems, and their role in indigenous folklore and land use.
Time & Location
Aug 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mountain Top Historical Society, 5132 NY-23A, Haines Falls, NY 12436, USA
About the Event
A handful of fascinating creatures once inhabited the Catskill Mountain region, but have disappeared over the last three centuries. Join Justin Wexler around the campfire to learn about these animals, their impact on local ecosystems, and their role in indigenous folklore and land use. This event is hosted by the Mountain Top Historical Society on their campus in Haines Falls.
Space is limited, registration is required. Please register by email at: mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518 589-6657
About the Presenter: Justin Wexler is a life-long resident of the Hudson Valley, who has devoted his life to sharing his love of the natural world and for the region’s original inhabitants. Obsessed with nature from his earliest years, he has spent most of his life either in the outdoors or in research on local history and ethnoecology. He has a BA in History and Anthropology from Marlboro College in Vermont and a Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy as well as a MA in Teaching from Bard College.