Using dazzling images and tales from his journey through America’s rivers, accomplished author, photographer, and river conservationist Tim Palmer will discuss his acclaimed photo book “Rivers of America” at the Stroud Water Research Center’s Meetinghouse on Thursday, June 16.
This free, public lecture on Thursday, June 16, is offered as part of the Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture series. Palmer is the award-winning author of 26 books on rivers, conservation, and the environment. He is also an accomplished photographer with one of the most complete collections of photos of rivers in the U.S., according to a Stroud press release.
“Tim Palmer has a special ability to bring his years of experience as a brilliant photographer and prolific writer to life. To laymen and scientists alike, he is an excellent commentator and instills a great appreciation for our natural resources,” Arthur C. Benke, professor of biological sciences at the University of Alabama, said in the release.
Palmer has followed a lifelong passion to understand America’s rivers as the essential lifelines of the continent, traveling with the current wherever it leads. He will share stories of his adventures exploring these magnificent streams and will discuss current river conservation and restoration issues important to us all.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for a cocktail reception. The lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. RSVPs are encouraged but not required at www.stroudcenter.org/events. For questions, contact Jessica Provinski at 610-268-2153, ext., 288 or jprovinski@stroudcenter.org. This free event was made possible by the support of Arthur Hall Insurance, Calico, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moran, and PURE Insurance.
The Stroud Water Research Center is located at 970 Spencer Rd., Avondale, Pa., 19311.
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