Posts Tagged ‘Harry Thurston’
The Atlantic Coast of North America—a region that stretches from Newfoundland and Labrador to Cape May at the mouth of the Delaware Bay—is the place where north meets south; where the great northern boreal forest intermingles with the mixed coniferous-hardwood forests farther south and where the cold, iceberg-studded Labrador Current swings down from the Arctic to mix with with the warm Gulf Stream. This book examines the geological origins of the region, the two major forest realms and the main freshwater and marine ecosystems. Along the way, it describes the flora and fauna that characterize each of these habitats. The book ends with a look at what has been lost, what remains of the natural heritage of the region and how it might be conserved in future. Written by the Atlantic region’s best-known nature writer, Harry Thurston, The Atlantic Coast draws upon the best and most up-to-date science on the ecology of the region as well as the author’s lifetime experience as a biologist and naturalist. It is both a personal tribute and a comprehensive guide to a unique and intriguing ecosystem.
Time: Thursday, November 17 @ 7p
Location: Confederation Centre Public Library
Admission: Free
An authoritative and fascinating exploration of the natural history of the east coast of North America. The North Atlantic coast of North America — commonly known as the Atlantic Coast — extends from Newfoundland and Labrador through the Maritime Provinces and the Northeastern United States south to Cape Hatteras. This North Atlantic region belongs to the sea. The maritime influence on climate, flora, and fauna is dominant — even far inland. This is where the great northern boreal forests intermingle with the mixed coniferous-hardwood forests farther south and where the cold, iceberg-studded Labrador Current from the Arctic and the warm Gulf Stream of the tropics vie for supremacy. Filled with stunning photographs, the book includes chapters on the geological origins of this region, the two major forest realms, and the main freshwater and marine ecosystems and also describes the flora and fauna within each of these habitats. Finally, it looks at what has been lost but also what remains of the natural heritage of the region and how that might be conserved in future. Written by the Atlantic region’s best-known nature writer, Harry Thurston, The Atlantic Coast draws upon the most up-to-date science on the ecology of the region as well as the author’s lifetime experience as a biologist and naturalist. It is both a personal tribute and an accessible, comprehensive guide to an intriguing ecosystem.
Time: Monday, November 21st @ 7p
Location: Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer St
Admission: Free