Monday, April 23, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Mattias Klum ‘Being There on Expedition with National Geographic’
“Thoughtfulness begins with seeing. My job as a photographer is to make that seeing easier. What we appreciate and are fascinated by, we will also want to preserve.” – Mattias Klum
Tickets are no longer available for the April 23 Mattias Klum lecture. Thank you for your interest.
Tuesday, March 20. 2012 @ 7:30 pm
Underwater explorer Kenny Broad ‘Extreme Cave Diving: Exploring the Blue Holes of the Bahamas’
“Underwater caves may just look like dark, eerie holes,” says Broad, “but they can be critical reservoirs of clean fresh drinking water and are integral to the health of the surrounding habitats.” – Kenny Broad
In Kenny Broad’s line of work, exploring submerged caves and blue holes, one mistake can equal death. He and his team must take every precaution to avoid such dangers as stirring up sediments that can wipe out visibility, succumbing to nausea as they pass through a toxic layer of hydrogen sulfide, or getting lost in maze-like passageways with a limited supply of diving gasses.
The need to study blue holes is urgent, as they are among the least studied and most threatened habitats on Earth. Broad’s work combines the study of risk perception, exploration, and environmental anthropology.
National Geographic Magainze editor in chief Chris Johns personally chose the 10 best photos that appeared in the magazine in 2011 for this special.
Come skate with Clifford the Big Red Dog February 25, 10am to 1pm at the Ice Terrace at Crown Center. There are no advance ticket sales … tickets available only at the event.
Admission & Skate Rental:
Adults and kids over 5 years old – $6.00
Children 5 and under – FREE
Over age 60 – FREE
Skate Rental – $3.00
See you there!
