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JOIN US for our 2026 Summer Lecture Series at Schoodic Institute!Attend in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00pm for HOPE ON A CHANGING PLANET: Science, Democracy, Nature, and Us featuring Dr. Peter Reich (University of Michigan’s Director of the Institute for Global Change Biology and most cited ecologist worldwide).
In the past, it was enough of a challenge being a global change scientist trying to learn what we humans are doing to the planet’s climate and natural systems, and how we might use such information to support nature and better manage ecosystems for multiple purposes we humans care about.
In our 2026 series premiere, Dr. Reich will share how much of our hope in this realm involves finding and supporting the synergies between biodiversity, climate mitigation, social justice, and economic vitality — in forests, grasslands, croplands, and the waters that surround them. And how, now, we somehow must do all this while defending and promoting science, and working to save democracy. Come join Peter as he conveys his sorrow, shares what is known about our interactions with nature, offer hope, and redirects his own scientific journey by tacking more firmly against the headwinds of the day.
This lecture is free and open to the public (registration is required).
REGISTER HERE
https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-peter-reich/
ABOUT DR. PETER REICH
Dr. Peter Reich is Director of the Institute for Global Change Biology and Filibert Roth Professor, University of Michigan and the most cited ecologist WORLDWIDE!
He conducts global change research on plants, soils, and ecosystems. His work links fundamental physiology with community dynamics and ecosystem structure and function, from the cell to the globe, to better understand impacts of multiple global environmental challenges. He also helped launch the wildly popular science education channel, MinuteEarth. At present he is engaged in trying to learn how we can help society manage itself and its interactions with nature to sustain people and the planet.
Schoodic Institute’s 2026 Summer Lecture Series events are free, thanks to support from our generous sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
🌱 DID YOU KNOW? 🌱 Schoodic Institute is the expert in leading the response to rapid change facing parks, people, and the planet. By participating in events at Schoodic Institute, you are contributing to our mission of inspiring science, learning, and community for a changing world and helping to support vital ecosystem research and education for all ages.
Learn more https://schoodicinstitute.org/summer-lecture-series/
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