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Upcoming Events2008 Cabin Fever Lecture Series
Wednesday, January 23: Economics as If People Mattered John Ikerd is a widely celebrated economist, teacher, author and public advocate of an economics for sustainability. John urges a shift away from our current economic system of “more cheap stuff” towards one which recognizes and protects the unique human and natural characteristics of our communities. Sponsored by: Baraboo Rotary Club, MSA Professional Services, Baraboo National Bank, Glenville Timberwrights, Edward Jones – Tim Borota, Clark Forestry Thursday, February 7: Bird Conservation in Nicaragua Local efforts to protect migratory songbirds will ultimately fail unless regions of Central and South America where these species spend half their lives also adopt effective land management and habitat protection guidelines. DNR naturalist William Volkert shares how over 20 years of experience at Horicon Marsh helped his team develop similar programs to protect the birds of Nicaragua. Sponsored by: Sauk County Abstract & Title Company, Hall’s Pharmacy, Land Title Service, Bank of Prairie du Sac Thursday, February28: Care of Creation: Theology, Science, and the Environment Human beings have the capacity to do their work in accord with the way the Creation works, according to UW-Madison professor and co-founder of the International Evangelical Environmental Network Cal DeWitt, who explores the roles of science, ethics, and action in facing our environmental challenges. Sponsored by: The Grainery, Village Booksmith, Four Elements Organic Herbals, McCormick + McCormick Architects, Foresite Software
Thursday, March 13: Down with a Fever: Global Warming and Human Health Medical doctor, public health specialist and lead author with the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Jonathan Patz offers details on the many ways that rising temperatures and land-use changes are already triggering increases in infectious disease and heat-related illness, how the medical community can respond, and how, together, we can build a healthier and more sustainable future. Sponsored by: Baraboo Valley Veterinary Clinic, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, Reedsburg & Baraboo Rent-All, Community First Bank
Thursday, March 27: John Muir’s “Stickeen” Adrift on an Alaskan glacier with an adventuresome little dog, John Muir’s “Stickeen” remains one of the author’s most popular and uplifting stories. Brought to life by actor, writer, folksinger, and puppeteer Gerald Pelrine, this performance will inspire, entertain, and deepen our understanding of life and survival. Sponsored by: Bekah Kate’s, Johnsen’s Central Insurance, AMCORE Bank, Little Village Café, Cornerstone Gallery, Bananaboat Advertising Held at the Brown Theatre at UW-Baraboo campus. Cabin Fever Lectures also made possible by generous support from: Alliant Energy Foundation All lectures held at The Opera House in Baraboo beginning at 7PM. Directions to The Opera House: The Opera House is located in downtown Baraboo on the east side of the Courthouse Square, at 526 Oak Street. Use the elevator next to the entrance of The Village Booksmith and go to the second floor. From Highway 12, turn right at the first stoplight and follow Business 12 toward downtown. Four blocks after crossing the Baraboo River, turn right on 3rd Avenue, and go one block to Oak St. From I-90/94, follow Highway 33 west into Baraboo and turn left on Oak St. (two blocks after the first stoplight). Stay on Oak Street until you get to the Square. If you have questions about the upcoming lecture series, please call the Baraboo Range Preservation Association office at 608-355-7512 or brange@merr.com. |
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