Virtual Gundalow Gathering On February 25, And A Virtual Tour Of Lighthouses On March 4

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February 19, 2021

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Virtual Gundalow Gathering

Thursday February 25th 6:45pm
Virtual Gundalow Gatherings

“Faka’apa’apa” with Blue Latitudes Nominated as an official selection for the International Ocean Film Festival

Travel virtually with us to Vava’u, Tonga.

Vava‘u is the island group comprising one large island and 40 smaller ones in the Kingdom of Tonga. In the years since Tonga banned whale hunting, an important piece of the local economy has become swimming with whales. But will this new form of ecotourism be sustainable? Join us to watch the documentary film, “Faka’apa’apa,” by Blue Latitudes Foundation, and then chat with the nonprofit group’s researchers Emily Hazelwood and Amber Sparks.

Reserve Your Spot for Feb 25th

More Virtual Gundalow Gatherings and Science Cafes to come!

March 4 – A Virtual Tour of New England Lighthouses

Jeremy D’Entremont’s presentation, Lighthouses of Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern Maine, will focus on the rich history of the lighthouses between Portsmouth and York, featuring primarily the fascinating stories of lighthouse keepers and their families. The lighthouses covered in Jeremy's presentation will be Portsmouth Harbor Light, Whaleback Light, White Island (Isles of Shoals) Light, Boon Island Light, and Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light..

March 25 – Water Over the Dam: resolving conflicts between beavers and human communities
Speakers: Patrick Tate, Jim O’Brien, Matthew Tarr
Beavers create dams to raise water levels so they can build their homes in the water. Humans are one of the biggest threats to beavers. Trapping, water pollution, and habitat loss through drainage of wetlands are common occurrences that negatively affect beaver populations. The
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department manages beavers in the state and attempts to maintain populations wherever the animal's presence is beneficial

April 1 – All Things Oysters

Brianna Group of TNC teams up with Brian Gennaco of Virgin Oyster for a night of all things oysters. Brianna will talk about restoration in the Great Bay and their SOAR program that partnered with oyster farmers for restoration during COVID. Brian will provide oyster packages available for pickup prior to the event, and will talk about the farm and shucking demonstrations.

This press release was produced by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. The views expressed are the author's own.