Science Talk! Forest Forensics with Chris Bolgiano

Join us at the Wayne Theatre on Tuesday, April 21st at 7 pm for Chris Bolgiano’s Science Talk Forest Forensics: Finding Clues to the Past in Our Woods Today.

Well over a century after the establishment of national forests across the Appalachian Mountains, their origin story has faded from common memory. After all, trees blanket our mountains down into hollows and up over ridges far into the blue distance. But as William Faulkner said, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” The past of our forests remains very much present today, and will for centuries to come. This talk will illustrate why.

Chris Bolgiano joined the Library Faculty of then-Madison College in 1974. Upon getting tenure, she promptly resigned to become a freelance writer. James Madison University graciously saved her from starving by hiring her as Adjunct Faculty to develop a Library Special Collections Department. This played right into her hands by giving her authority to identify, collect and study the historical resources that inform her writing. Now long retired, she cultivates JMU’s excellent Special Collections and Reference Librarians.

About the Science Talk Series:

The Wayne Theatre presents “Science Talks” in partnership with the Virginia Museum of Natural History as part of its Signature Speaker Series. The South River Watershed Coalition is a proud sponsor of Science Talks.

Science Talks begin at 7:00 pm with a presentation and then time for questions and answers. The total time is about an hour.

Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to support future Science Talks. You can also support the non-profit Wayne Theatre by purchasing drinks and snacks.

Click here to find more information on upcoming talks and tickets.

If you can’t make it in person, livestream it on both the Wayne Theatre and VMNH Facebook pages.

You can also view all our past Science Talks on the Virginia Museum of Natural History YouTube Channel.