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Change in first Fireside Lecture announced by the US Forest Service
JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 9, 2018–The
US Forest Service announces a change of schedule for the first Fireside Lecture at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Photographer Mark Kelley is not able to show his images on Friday, January 12 so instead, Jim Beedle will show images of wildlife in Katmai
National Park. Jim’s presentation title is: What Makes Katmai Wildlife So Special? He will share special moments watching brown bears feed on a beached whale, and being herded from Brooks Camp by a Park Service employee. Snacks and tea will be served by Discovery Southeast, our bookstore partner. As usual, there will be two lectures,
one at 6:30 p.m. with a repeat at 8 p.m. There is no charge. Doors open at 6 p.m.
“We enjoy hosting this lecture series for the Juneau community each winter,” said Visitor Center Director John
Neary. “It is a chance to socialize with friends and learn the latest details from experts on science, culture and history.” “We try to offer topics of interest to residents,” added Neary. “This year we will feature natural beauty, science,
adventure, current activities, history and storytelling. There is a devoted Fireside audience that attend every week, but each topic attracts new patrons.” The Forest Service invites people to come inside the visitor center free of charge during the winter on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors open for the Friday night lectures at 6 p.m.
The Discovery Southeast bookstore inside the center will be open during the same hours as the Visitor Center,
including Friday nights for lectures. The nonprofit bookstore and the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center are partnering to encourage local artists to present their products for visitors. For more information, go to the web page at
www.mendenhallglacier.net;
follow on Facebook at MendenhallGlacierVC, and Twitter
at @MendGlacierUSFS. For more information, call 907-789-0097.
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