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Posted: Wednesday, March 5, 2025Buffalo State Friends of the MGH Arboretum Spring Lecture on the Work of Alexander Von Humboldt
The Buffalo State Friends of the MGH Arboretum are holding their Spring lecture on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the Technology Building 160 at 3pm. The program, “How Our Understanding of the Natural World was Changed Forever.” This is part of a larger discussion on the fragility of our natural ecosystems. The program will re-introduce the work of Alexander Von Humboldt- a naturalist. He is considered the Western World’s first ecologist. He writings and magnificent illustrations that recorded his observations throughout Central and South America greatly inspired Charles Darwin. The program includes presentations from Dr. Robert Warren, Professor of Global Change Ecology and Dr. Stephen Vermette, Professor of Geography. They will share their knowledge of Von Humboldt and how his work laid the foundation for understanding ecology today.
Program is open to the campus and the larger community. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, please contact Susan McCartney.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025