Marine Mammals of the Arctic Live Webcasts
Dates: 2/10/2010 - 2/12/2010
Location: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Mystic, CT
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Times: 12:00pm
Email: marketinginfo@mysticaquarium.org
Phone: 860.572.5955
Address:
55 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT
Description:
This February, venture to the ends of the earth to meet the fascinating animals that live there and the people who work with them. Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., brings the vast and exciting Arctic world live via Webcast to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and many other Immersion sites across the country on February 10 to 12. During the week of live Marine Mammals of the Arctic Webcasts, viewers will have the opportunity to interact directly with scientists and trainers who work with marine mammals to better understand their behaviors and physiology, as well as the impact of humans and climate change on these animals. Kids watching the programs will also be able to participate in an online question-and-answer session and polling features as they hear from these experts and learn how they can help protect the oceans. Viewers will get a firsthand look at polar bear research, seal rescue and rehabilitation efforts at the aquarium, satellite tagging and population surveys of ringed seals and beluga research that involves a unique collaboration between the people of Point Lay, Alaska, and researchers, including one based at Mystic Aquarium. Kids will also meet the three winners of Immersion’s first-ever Goldfish Training Contest, who will each serve as an “apprentice trainer” during one day of Webcasts and work closely with the aquarium’s beluga whales and professional trainers.
Adventure Series: On Thin Ice
Dates: 2/18/2010 - 2/18/2010
Location: Mystic Seaport
Mystic, CT
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Times: 1:30pm
Phone: 888.973.2767
Address:
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT
Description:
Seventy-five percent of the world's fresh water is stored in glaciers, but scientists predict that climate change will cause some of the world's largest glaciers to melt completely by the year 2030. Thom Pollard trekked with Conrad Anker and David Brancaccio to the Gangotri Glacier of the Himalayan Mountains in northern India to document its rapid retreat. The glacier is the source of the holy Ganges River. Religious pilgrims travel from near and far to bathe in its pristine, albeit icy, waters. Thom's presentation will play never-before-seen clips of the expedition, which met with mystics and yogis, scientists and pilgrims alike.
God in the White House: Randall Balmer discusses the effect of faith on American politics
Dates: 3/17/2010 - 3/17/2010
Location: University of Connecticut
Torrington, CT
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Times: 6:30pm
Address:
855 University Drive
Torrington, CT
Description:
The UConn Torrington LCWP spring 2010 class, ?Word and Spirit,? examines Litchfield County authors? works on spirit, through personal exploration to how spirituality affects community and politics. In the first guest event of the semester, author and Emmy Award nominee Randall Balmer - a guest on Comedy Central?s ?The Daily Show? and ?The Colbert Report? - talks to Davyne Verstandig about the effect of faith on the presidency from JFK to George W. Bush. A book sale and book signing follow the discussion. Starts at 6:30pm. Free and open to the public. No reservations required.
Adventure Series: If You're Ever in the Amazon…
Dates: 3/18/2010 - 3/18/2010
Location: Mystic Seaport
Mystic, CT
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Times: 1:30pm
Phone: 888.973.2767
Address:
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT
Description:
Blue-water sailors, Bob and Ami Green, returned to sea in 2005 after a three-year hiatus caused by the loss of their yacht, Scallywag. The Greens left Rhode Island on Scallywag II bound for the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Three years later, the couple sailed home on the roads less traveled. With stops in Cape Verde, Senegal and the sensual land of Brazil, they ended their voyage with a thousand-mile cruise in the coffee-colored waters of the Amazon River -- a glorious cacophony of sights, music, sounds and stories.
Two Spiritual Communities in Today's America
Dates: 3/24/2010 - 3/24/2010
Location: University of Connecticut
Torrington, CT
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Times: 6:30pm
Phone: 860-626-6852
Address:
855 University Drive
Torrington, CT
Description:
The UConn Torrington LCWP spring 2010 class, ?Word and Spirit,? examines Litchfield County authors? works on spirit, through personal exploration to how spirituality affects community and politics. In the second guest event of the semester, authors Tom Shachtman and Robley Whitson talk to Davyne Verstandig about the Amish and Shaker communities in modern day America. A book sale and book signing follow the discussion. Starts at 6:30pm. Free and open to the public. No reservations required