Beth Shalom Garden Club presents, Michael Tougias –
EXPLORING
THE HIDDEN CHARLES
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Date/Time: Tuesday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Simon Hall at Temple Beth Shalom
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670 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
General public is invited.
Donations are appreciated.
Michael Tougias (pronounced "Toe-gis"), author of Exploring The Hidden Charles, will present a narrated slide presentation about his beloved river. The presentation follows the Charles River on its 80 mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston, and along the way Tougias will share anecdotes, history, wildlife encounters and conservation issues.
Suggestions for exploring the river and nearby reservations will also be discussed. After the presentation Tougias will sign copies of his books and answer questions about the river or about the writing and publishing process.
Michael Tougias is the author of 19 books including There's A Porcupine in My Outhouse! (winner best Nature of Book of 2003), His book Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do was selected as "one of the best books of the year" by the American Library Association. His latest book "Overboard! A True Bluewater Odyssey of Disaster and Survival was praised by the Boston Globe as a "heart-pounding story you will not be able to put down". He is a frequent quest on TV's "Chronicle" and is an advocate of protecting natural places.
Feedback on Michael's Hidden Charles presentation:
("A fascinating presentation by an entertaining speaker"--Sherborn Library)
("Tougias showed us the river in all its beauty. The audience loved the show."--Natick Senior Citizens Center)
