Daily Archives: August 24, 2022


Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Amazon Forest Agricultural Expansion and Climate Change

Dr. Marcia Macedo, Water Program Director and Senior Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center, takes a unique view of the Amazon forests as she explores how agricultural expansion and climate change is altering the flow of water through tropical landscapes, focusing on hotspots of connection between upland forests and aquatic systems like streams and rivers. Dr. Macedo has Brazilian roots and feels a strong cultural tie to the region she is now studying. The September 7 lecture begins at 5:30 and is sponsored by and held at Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth, and is $10.

Register online now or call, 508-495-1878 ext. 2